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How do I set up my Cricut Explore or Cricut Maker machine? Completing machine setup automatically registers the machine to your account. To set up your Cricut Explore, Explore One, Explore Air, Explore Air 2, or Cricut Maker machine, follow these steps: Windows/Mac 1. Plug in the machine and power it on. 2. Connect the machine to your computer with the USB cord or pair it via Bluetooth. 3. Go to design.cricut.com/setup in your browser. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to sign in or create your Cricut ID. 5. Download and install the Design Space plugin when prompted (help article). 6. You will know the setup is complete when you are prompted to make your first project. 7. iOS/Android 1. Plug in the machine and power it on. 2. Pair your Android or iOS device with Cricut machine via Bluetooth. 3. Download and install the Design Space app (help article). 4. Launch the app, then sign in or create a Cricut ID. 5. Tap the menu and select Machine Setup & App Overview. 6. Select New Machine Setup. 7. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete setup. 8. You will know the setup is complete when you are prompted to make your first project. How do I pair my Cricut Explore or Cricut Maker machine via Bluetooth? You can cut wirelessly using Cricut Maker and Cricut Explore machines via Bluetooth. Follow the steps below to pair them with your computer or mobile device: Note: Cricut Explore and Cricut Explore One require a Wireless Bluetooth Adapter to cut wirelessly. Windows Mac iOS Android

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How do I set up my Cricut Explore or Cricut

Maker machine?

Completing machine setup automatically registers the machine to your account. To set up your

Cricut Explore, Explore One, Explore Air, Explore Air 2, or Cricut Maker machine, follow these

steps:

Windows/Mac

1. Plug in the machine and power it on.

2. Connect the machine to your computer with the USB cord or pair it via Bluetooth.

3. Go to design.cricut.com/setup in your browser.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to sign in or create your Cricut ID.

5. Download and install the Design Space plugin when prompted (help article).

6. You will know the setup is complete when you are prompted to make your first project.

7. iOS/Android

1. Plug in the machine and power it on.

2. Pair your Android or iOS device with Cricut machine via Bluetooth.

3. Download and install the Design Space app (help article).

4. Launch the app, then sign in or create a Cricut ID.

5. Tap the menu and select Machine Setup & App Overview.

6. Select New Machine Setup.

7. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete setup.

8. You will know the setup is complete when you are prompted to make your first project.

How do I pair my Cricut Explore or Cricut

Maker machine via Bluetooth?

You can cut wirelessly using Cricut Maker and Cricut Explore machines via Bluetooth. Follow

the steps below to pair them with your computer or mobile device:

Note: Cricut Explore and Cricut Explore One require a Wireless Bluetooth Adapter to cut

wirelessly.

Windows Mac iOS Android

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1. Ensure your Cricut Explore or Cricut Maker machine is powered on and within 10-15 feet of your computer. If you have a Cricut Explore or Cricut Explore One, ensure that your Wireless Bluetooth Adapter is inserted.

2. Most computers are Bluetooth enabled. However, to determine whether your computer is Bluetooth enabled, right click on the Start button and select Device Manager.

3. If Bluetooth is listed, your computer is Bluetooth enabled. If not, you will need to purchase a USB device called a Bluetooth Dongle to enable your computer to talk to other Bluetooth devices.

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4. Close Device Manager.

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5. Open the Start menu and select Settings.

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6. Open the Devices option.

7. Ensure that Bluetooth is ON and click Add Bluetooth or other device.

8. Select Bluetooth and wait for the computer to detect your Cricut machine. Select your machine from the list.

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9. If you're prompted to enter a PIN, type 0000. Then select Connect.

10. Your Cricut Maker or Cricut Explore is now paired with your Windows computer!

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Note: The steps and screenshots are applicable only for Windows 10. If you have a different

Windows OS and need help, please contact Member Care using one of the options below.

Tip: It is normal for Cricut Maker or Cricut Explore machines to show up as Audio in the list. If

you have multiple Cricut machines, you can identify the one you want to pair using its device

code. This can be found on the bottom of the machine on the serial number tag.

1. Ensure your Cricut Explore or Cricut Maker machine is powered on and within 10-15

feet of your computer. If you have a Cricut Explore or Cricut Explore One, ensure that

your Wireless Bluetooth Adapter is inserted.

2. Most computers are Bluetooth® enabled. However, to determine whether your Mac is

Bluetooth enabled, open Apple Menu > System Preferences and look for the

Bluetooth® option.

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3. Open the Bluetooth® window. If Bluetooth is off, click the button to turn it on. Select

your adapter/Bluetooth module name from the list.

4. Ensure your Cricut Explore or Cricut Maker machine is powered on and within 10-15

feet of your mobile device. If you have a Cricut Explore or Cricut Explore One, ensure

that your Wireless Bluetooth Adapter is inserted.

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5. Open Settings > Bluetooth.

6. If Bluetooth is off, tap it to turn it on. You will see your Cricut Bluetooth device.

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7. Select your adapter/Bluetooth module name from the list (You will find the name of your

adapter in your packaging materials.)

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8. When prompted, type PIN 0000, then tap Pair.

9. Pairing is now complete.

Tip: It is normal for Cricut Maker or Cricut Explore machines to show up as Audio in the list. If

you have multiple Cricut machines, you can identify the one you want to pair using its device

code. This can be found on the bottom of the machine on the serial number tag.

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10. Select Pair. When prompted, type the PIN code 0000 and select Pair.

11. Pairing is now complete.

Note: The Mac computer will not always show "Connected" unless the program is

communicating with the machine during a cut.

Tip: It is normal for Cricut Maker or Cricut Explore machines to show up as Audio in the list. If

you have multiple Cricut machines, you can identify the one you want to pair using its device

code. This can be found on the bottom of the machine on the serial number tag.

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1. Ensure your Cricut Maker or Cricut Explore machine is powered on and within 10-15 feet of your mobile device. If you have a Cricut Explore or Cricut Explore One, ensure that your Wireless Bluetooth Adapter is inserted.

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2. Open Settings > Bluetooth.

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3. If Bluetooth is off, tap it to turn it on. 4. Select your adapter/Bluetooth module name from the list (you will find the name of your

adapter in your packaging materials.)

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5. When prompted, type PIN 0000, then select OK.

6. Pairing is now complete.

Note: The menu navigation may vary based on your Android device's manufacturer and Android

version. Please refer to your Android device manual for more help or contact our Member Care

team through one of the options below.

Tip: It is normal for Cricut Maker or Cricut Explore machines to show up as Audio in the list. If

you have multiple Cricut machines, you can identify the one you want to pair using its device

code. This can be found on the bottom of the machine on the serial number tag.

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