Why Is My Cricut Button Purple?

The Cricut Button is a feature of the Cricut Maker and Cricut Explore Air 2 machines. It is a button located on the side of the machine that can be used to quickly and easily make cuts, write text, and draw shapes with just a push of the button. The button is usually gray but can sometimes appear purple.

This purple coloration of the Cricut Button has been recently discovered by many users who are wondering why it is suddenly appearing purple. The truth is that this phenomenon is caused by a software update to the Cricut machines that was released in early 2021. This software update was designed to improve the performance of the machine and also add some additional features.

The new software update includes a feature called “Smart Mode” which allows for easier cutting, writing, and drawing of shapes with just one button press. This feature requires that the button be colored purple in order to indicate that it has been activated. When Smart Mode is enabled, users will see a solid purple color on their Cricut Button.

While this may be confusing for some users, it is actually quite simple to understand. The new Smart Mode feature is designed to make using your machine easier and more efficient, so it makes sense that there would be an indicator of when it has been activated. By understanding why your Cricut Button may be purple, you can better utilize this new feature.

Conclusion:

The purple coloration of your Cricut Button indicates that you have enabled Smart Mode on your machine via a recent software update. This feature allows for quick cuts, writing, and drawing with one press of the button and can make using your machine much easier and more efficient.