You can connect your Cricut.com/setup Maker, Explore, or Joy machines to your computer or mobile device via Bluetooth. (Most computers have Bluetooth capability – if yours doesn’t, you’ll need to connect with the USB cord instead.)

To get started, make sure that your Cricut Explore or Cricut Maker machine is powered on and within 10-15 feet of your computer. Then, follow the steps below to pair them with your computer or mobile device.

Windows: Click on the Start button and select Settings. Then select Devices. Make sure that Bluetooth is turned on and click Add Bluetooth device. Select Bluetooth and wait for your computer to find your Cricut machine. (The “name” of your Cricut Bluetooth module is located on the bottom of the machine, near the serial number.) Select your machine, and enter the Pin 0000 if prompted.

Mac: Open the Apple menu, and select System Preferences. Then select Bluetooth. Make sure Bluetooth is turned on. Find your machine in the list, and click Pair. If prompted, used the Pin 0000.

iOS: Open the Settings app, and select Bluetooth. Make sure Bluetooth is turned on. Find your machine in the list of devices. When prompted, type PIN 0000.

Android: Open the Settings app, and select Bluetooth. Make sure Bluetooth is turned on. Find your machine in the list of devices. When prompted, type PIN 0000, and choose OK.