Do you want to learn how to connect Cricut Explore Air 2 via Bluetooth? If yes, then you are at the right place. Here, I am going to write about everything related to connecting the machine and the other things to finish setting up the machine so you can use it.
Cricut Explore Air 2 is an amazing machine. It is a mid-range cutting machine that is great for small and large projects. The best thing about the machine is that it has different colors, so you can pick a color of your choice.
To set up the machine, you need to connect it to a device. You can use a phone or computer, but we will discuss connecting it to a desktop. We will discuss how to connect it to a Windows or Mac computer. We will also see how to download the Design Space app on the computer to use the machine on it.
If you want to set up your machine on your computer and you have a Windows PC, then that's great news for you! You can easily pair it with your machine and do the other things necessary for the setup. Before connecting, you must check the compatibility of your device with the machine, and you will be good to go.
This is how you can connect your machine to a Windows computer via Bluetooth:
To start with the connection, connect your machine to an electric socket with a power adapter.
Then, press the power key and hold until the machine turns on and the light on the machine lits up.
Now, keep the machine under 10-15 feet from the computer.
Once your machine is ready for the connection, go to the Start menu on your computer, open Settings, and select the Devices operation.
After that, go to Bluetooth, turn it on, and click on Add Bluetooth or other device.
Now, you need to select Bluetooth for the type of device and wait for the machine to appear.
Upon the appearance of the machine, you need to click on it and let it pair.
If the computer's screen prompts you to enter the PIN, enter 0000 as a PIN code.
Finally, the crafting machine is connected to a Windows PC.
Similarly, you can connect a machine to a Mac operating system. To connect your Mac to your machine, you need to follow these steps.
Turn the machine on and keep it within 10-15 feet of the machine.
Then, open the Apple menu on your Mac, go to System Preferences, and check the Bluetooth option.
Now, open Bluetooth, turn it on and look for the machine.
After that, click Pair, and if the computer asks you, enter 0000 as PIN.
Your computer will be paired to the machine.
Once you learn to connect your cutting machine to a Windows and Mac using Bluetooth, you should download the app to your computer. The process of getting the software on both computers is pretty much the same, so I am going to write about just a Mac computer. After that, you can download it on Windows as well.
Here is how you can download the Design Space app on Mac.
To start, open your computer and go to a web browser
Go to the official Cricut site, cricut.com/setup. You should look for the app on the website.
Once you find the app, you have to click on Download so that the file starts to download on your device. But before that, you need to agree to the terms and conditions.
Now, you will have to choose the file's location on your computer.
After downloading the app on your device, go to the folder and click on the file twice.
Next, you will see a new window with two icons on it. Click on the app icon from the left and drag it into the Applications icon, which is on the right side.
Next, you will have to launch the Applications section and tap the Design Space twice. The app will be launched.
Then, you have to click Open on the computer.
The app is installed and ready to use. Sign in with your account and start using it.
In this blog, you learned how to connect Cricut Explore Air 2 via Bluetooth. Here, you learned how to connect a machine to a Mac and Windows computer. But just connecting your device to your machine is not enough. To finish the setup and get the machine ready, you need to download the Design Space app from your computer. Once you download it, you will be able to log in and start working on Cricut.
If your machine is unable to connect to your device, then there are a few problems with the device. One of these issues could be that you have not turned on either the machine or Bluetooth on your device. To fix the problem, make sure you have done both of them. After that, you must make sure that your device and the machine do not exceed the maximum permissible distance of 10-15. Exceeding the maximum permissible distance can prevent the machine and your device from connecting.
Yes, you can connect your cutting machine with the help of USB. Like most of the machines, the Cricut Explore Air 2 has both Bluetooth and USB connection options. Although Bluetooth is a wireless connection and gives you much more flexibility, you can still use a USB cable. It will be better to use a USB connection when you are looking for a stable connection. When you don't have to move the machine and your device and do not need to disconnect it often, you can go for a USB one.
If you want to set up your machine on your phone, then make sure that you are using either an Android or an iPhone. In either case, follow these steps for the setup.
Prepare the machine and connect it to a wall socket.
After that, turn the machine on.
Next, go to the Play Store and download the Design Space app.
Now, connect the machine to your phone via Bluetooth.
Finally, log in with your account, and the setup will be completed.