Why my Cricut won’t connect to my laptop—this is the same question that I often receive from users. Since the problem is very common, the solution is also quite easy to solve. It is really troublesome to encounter such an issue when we want to make beautiful crafts with our Cricut. But the machine is a machine, and many inevitable errors arise.
Even when my first 2-year-old machine, Cricut Explore Air 2, wasn’t connecting to my Mac, I tried many ways to fix the problem. After trying 2 methods, I succeeded with the last one. So, based on my prior experiences, I will describe 3 solutions in this blog. You can try any of them and see what works best for you. So, if you are ready to start, let’s get into it.
Okay, so I will explain why my Cricut won’t connect to my laptop. I noticed some possible reasons while connecting my device with Cricut. I have already discussed them below; go check them out.
Here are 3 common reasons that you must avoid while connecting to your Cricut:
Perhaps your firewall app has blocked your Cricut, preventing you from connecting it to your laptop. You can’t connect it until you fix the issue.
Confirm whether your Bluetooth is disabled. If it is, you need to fix and enable it. You can also troubleshoot your Bluetooth before connecting your laptop to the Cricut.
When I encountered my Cricut won’t connect to my laptop, the main reason for this issue was my corrupted USB driver. So, make sure you are not using an outdated driver.
By now, you are very familiar with why the Cricut won’t connect problems on a PC. But you might not know how to fix it. Chillax, as I have explained, has 3 fixes to combat this issue. Let’s try them out:
If your USB driver is outdated, you can install it manually. Here’s how to install it:
Hit the Windows logo + X keys on your keyboard.
A pop-up will appear; select Device Manager.
Then, look for the Cricut machine in the list and right-click on it.
After that, you have to select the Update driver.
Now, select Browser, my computer for drivers.
Next, you will need to type %APPDATA% in the search bar and select Browse.
Inside your Explorer window, you have to navigate to Roaming\CricutDesignSpace\Web\Drivers\CricutDrivers.
When you have selected the folder, hit OK and then Next.
Finally, you should restart your PC to apply the changes that you’ve made.
Sometimes, a Windows firewall may block your Cricut, making it impossible to connect your Cricut machine to your laptop. Here’s how I changed my firewall settings to fix my Cricut won’t connect to my laptop problem:
To get started, click the search bar located at the taskbar and type Windows Firewall.
After that, you will need to click on Allow an app through Windows Firewall.
Now, hit the Change Settings.
Then, scroll through the options list and tick the Cricut boxes.
Afterward, select boxes for both Private and Public options.
Next, select Allow another app if you can’t find the Cricut software listed.
Go to the installation folder of your Cricut Design app.
Add the executable file and follow the step 3 of this fix.
In the last step, tap the OK button.
Make sure you have turned on your Bluetooth. Otherwise, you can also connect using a USB cord. Follow the steps given below to connect your Cricut to your laptop:
Place your Cricut machine 3-4 meters away from your PC.
Then, go to your Settings and choose Devices.
After that, you need to click on Add Bluetooth or other device.
Now, select Bluetooth, and then wait for your device to find the Cricut model.
Next, select your machine, enter the PIN 0000, and click Connect.
How to Connect Cricut Machine to Computer?
That’s all in this blog. I have explained all three fixes to troubleshoot why my Cricut won’t connect to my laptop. Make sure your computer has built-in Bluetooth and that your Cricut also comes with built-in Bluetooth. If you are using an older version of the Cricut machine, then you will need to insert a wireless Bluetooth adapter into your Cricut so that you can connect Cricut to your laptop using Bluetooth.
Answer: The following are probably why your Cricut is not connecting to Bluetooth. You can fix the issues by trying any of the methods described below:
Bluetooth is not turned on yet.
Use a wireless Bluetooth adapter on older Cricut models.
Check for your Windows updates.
Place your Cricut 10 to 15 feet from your machine.
Answer: Certainly, yes! The Cricut software is compatible with various devices, such as computers (Windows and Mac) and mobile devices (Android and iOS). However, it doesn’t support Chromebooks, Unix, or Linux. So, you need to check the system’s compatibility before downloading and installing the Cricut Design Space. Otherwise, the app might not run smoothly if you use it on an incompatible device.
Answer: In this case, you might need to unpair and re-pair your Cricut machine in your device’s Bluetooth settings. However, if you are using and connecting to your USB connection, you can use a USB cord and connect it to your Cricut and computer device. Once you unpair and re-pair, Cricut Design Space will recognize your machine easily.
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