How to Set Up New Cricut Maker? [All Devices]

The Cricut machines are packed with excellent features and functions that help thousands of users create what they want. There are many Cricut machines in the market, such as Cricut Explore, Cricut Maker, Cricut Joy, and many heat presses as well. You can set them up on your device either via Bluetooth, USB, or Wi-Fi. People use them for creating various projects regularly. Cricut Maker is one of those machines. We will discuss everything related to the Cricut Maker setup process. So, if you got your Cricut Maker, learn how to set up a new Cricut Maker. 

What is a Cricut Maker Machine?

The Cricut Maker machine is a highly professional machine that Cricut produces to bring your creativity to different materials. You can use this machine on various paper crafts, vinyl, iron-on, and many more things. They have a set of powerful blades and various other tools. Whether you are a beginner or experienced, you can use this machine for everyday crafting work. The setup of Cricut Maker is not complicated and can be done by following simple steps, which we are going to discuss here. 

What Comes With Cricut Maker [Tools & Accessories]?

Like all other Cricut machines, Cricut Maker comes with all the necessary accessories like cables and power cords. These are the items your machine must have. 

1. Cricut Maker machine 
2. Power adapter 
3. USB cable 
4. Premium Fine-Point Blades 
5. Materials for crafting 
6. A free subscription to Cricut Access 

When receiving your Cricut Maker machine, check whether your machine’s box has all these items or not. If not, contact the manufacturer or the vendor from whom you purchased this machine model. 

Can You Set Up New Cricut Maker on PC?

Yes, you can set up your new Cricut Maker machine without any hinge of trouble. For the setup process, you will need the Design Space app. Most importantly, you will need this software to set up any of your Cricut machines. Although, different operating systems require different configurations. So, here we have provided easy steps for both Windows/Mac. 

1. Visit a web browser on your PC and navigate to cricut.com/setup. 
2. Then, download and install the Design Space by clicking the Download button. 
3. Now, the file will be downloaded to your Downloads folder. 
4. Locate the folder on your system and double-click on the file. 
5. Let the installation run. 
6. After the installation, move to the Account option and click Sign in. 
7. In case you are a new user, create a new Cricut ID by providing all the necessary information. 
8. Now, tick the box next to agree to the Cricut Terms of Use and choose to Send Me Emails. 
9. Once again, tap on Create Cricut ID to verify the setup process. 

It was so simple to set up Cricut Maker on your device. Similarly to this, you can set it up on your iOS and Android devices as well if you want to learn how to read more.

Can You Set Up New Cricut Maker on Mobile?

If you want to set up your Cricut Maker on smartphones, be it iOS or Android, you must download Design Space. Learn how to do that. 

1. Move to the App Store on your iOS and Google Play Store on your Android. 
2. Then, locate the Design Space application using the search bar. 
3. Then, click the Download button to download that app onto your device. 
4. Let the installation complete on your smartphone. 
5. Now, launch the app. 
6. Sign in to your Cricut account using the correct login details. If you don’t have one, you can create a new one. 

So, you see how simple it was to get the application on your iOS or Android. Once you set up the application on your device, you can move to set up your Cricut machine. 

Can You Connect Cricut Maker to Windows/Mac?

This is an important topic. To connect your Cricut Maker to a desktop or Mac, you need to plug it in using the USB cable. Otherwise, you can use Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connection to build a connection. See the steps to connect your Cricut Maker to Windows/Mac. 

1. Connect your machine to a power source. 
2. Now, connect your Cricut machine to the desktop using a USB cable or Bluetooth. 
3. Move to the design.cricut.com/setup. 
4. Then, get the Design Space software by following the above methods. 
5. Go ahead with all the directions the screen is showing. 
6. Now, either sign in using your existing Cricut ID or create a new one. 

Now, you have successfully connected your Cricut Maker to your system. Similarly, you can do this with your iOS and Android. 

Can You Connect Cricut Maker to iOS/Android?

Connecting your Cricut Maker to smartphones is very simple. You just need to follow the given steps carefully. 

1. Connect your Cricut Maker to a power source and turn it on. 
2. Then, connect your Cricut machine to the device using Bluetooth. 
3. Get the Design Space on your device. 
4. Launch the app and sign in using your Cricut ID. 
5. Click on the Menu and choose Machine Setup. 
6. Choose your machine model and go ahead with the on-screen directions. 

Once you are asked to perform a test cut, your machine is completely set up on your device. That’s all for setting up your Cricut machine in your system. You only need Design Space downloaded on your devices; the setup can be done easily.