How Do I Set Up My Cricut Explore or Cricut Maker Machine?

Setting up your Cricut Explore or Cricut Maker machine is the first step to starting your crafting journey. Even if you are an experienced crafter, setting up your machine correctly will ensure a smooth crafting experience. Here are some easy steps to follow when setting up your Cricut Explore or Cricut Maker machine:

Step 1: Unboxing and Setting Up Your Machine

The first step in setting up your Cricut Explore or Maker machine is to unbox it and set it up. In the box, you should find the machine, a power cord, a USB cable, a pen adapter, and a blade assembly tool.

Start by attaching the blade assembly tool onto the blade holder at the back of the machine.

Next, plug in the power cord into an outlet near your work area.

Then connect the USB cord to both your computer and the machine.

Step 2: Installing the Software

Now that your machine is set up, you need to install its software. Start by downloading and installing Design Space from Cricut’s website. Once downloaded, open Design Space and follow all on-screen instructions to complete installation.

Step 3: Setting Up Your Account

The next step is to create an account on Design Space so that you can access all of its features. Signing up for an account requires basic information such as name, email address, etc. Once you have filled out all of this information and accepted their terms of service agreement, you are ready to start using Design Space.

Step 4: Inserting Your Material Into The Machine

Now that everything is set up on your computer side of things, let’s move on to inserting materials into the Cricut Explore or Maker machine itself. Start by loading one sheet of material onto the cutting mat that came with your Cricut Explore or Maker machine.

Once loaded onto the cutting mat correctly (make sure it is secured with masking tape), insert it into the machine and press down lightly until it clicks in place.

Step 5: Connecting Your Device To The Machine Using Bluetooth

The last step in setting up your Cricut Explore or Maker machine is connecting it via Bluetooth to whatever device you will be using (smartphone, tablet). To do this open “Settings” on whichever device you are using and select “Bluetooth” from there.

You should now see “Cricut Create” as one of the devices listed under “Bluetooth”; select this option.

And voilà! You’re successfully connected! Now that everything is set up correctly for our Cricut Explore or Maker Machine we can start creating beautiful projects!

Conclusion
Setting up a new Cricut Explore or Maker Machine may seem daunting but with these easy steps anyone can do it quickly and easily! All we need to do is unbox our machines and assemble them properly; install Design Space software; create an account for Design Space; insert material into our machines; and finally connect them via Bluetooth with our device. With these steps completed we can begin crafting beautiful projects right away!