Cricut Maker™

Setting Up Your New Cricut Maker Machine – Learn Here How to Set Up New Cricut Machine and Install Cricut Design Space

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The Cricut Maker machine empowers crafters to create a wide range of projects, including greeting paper cards, home decor, leather keychains, iron-on T-shirts, and wooden signs. It offers a comprehensive set of tools, surpassing other Cricut cutting models. Seamlessly connecting with Design Space software, it allows users to design and craft various patterns for their projects. For connection and installation, you can visit Cricut.com. This detailed guide provides basic information on how to connect Cricut Maker on your device and the download process for Design Space.

System Requirements to Download Cricut Software for Mac and iOS

Though the app works with the Mac and iOS device, however, there are some criteria your device should fill in to install the app. Here are the system requirements to download the app on your device.

The Mac device should be running on the macOS 11 or later version.
For iOS devices, your device must have iOS 15 or later.
The app is compatible with iPhone SE and all the later smartphones.
Download the app on any iPad after the iPad Mini 4.
The Mac device must have 2 GB of free space.
A USB port or Bluetooth connectivity must be available on the Mac device.
The screen resolution should be a minimum of 1024px x 768px.

How to Connect Cricut Maker to Your Mac Computer?

If you’re a Mac user, head over to Cricut.com for simple steps to connect a Cricut machine to your computer.

Begin the process by plugging the machine & switch on its power button.
Followed by that, take the USB cable and connect it with Maker.
Additionally, pair it up by enabling Bluetooth.
Next, open the search engine and open the Design Space home page.
After connecting to the page, download and install the software for the Desktop.
Following this, go through the visible instructions to create the Cricut ID & sign in.
After successfully creating the Cricut ID, start setting up the machine with Mac.
You’ll learn about the setup completion when prompted for a test cut

If you’re looking for a guide on how to connect Cricut Maker to your Windows, then go to cricut.com you’ll get step-by-step instructions.

How to Install Cricut Design Space on MacBook?

If you have a compatible Mac device, then you are good to download and install the Cricut software using the steps below.

First of all, visit the official website cricut.com/setup on your Mac.
And then, move to the Apps tab and navigate the Cricut Design Space software.
Next, click on Download under the software option.
Then the downloading process will start. It will take some time, depending on the internet speed on your device.
When the file is downloaded, click on it in the browser or open it from the downloads folder.
Next, select the Cricut icon and drag it to the Applications folder; the installation will begin.
To launch the Cricut software, click on the icon in the Applications folder. (Move the app to the dock to create a shortcut.)
If you are asked to open the software, then click on the Open option.
On the software, enter your Cricut ID and Password to sign in to your account.
Finally, the Cricut Design Space will be ready to use.

That’s it! You have successfully installed the Cricut software on your MacBook system.

How to Connect Cricut Maker to Your iOS Device?

The DIYer can also connect their Cricut machine with different iOS versions with the help of the following steps:

First, take the machine power cord, power plug it and switch on the power button.
Activate your iOS device’s Bluetooth and pair it up with the machine.
Open the App Store and start installing the Cricut app on your smartphone.
Next, launch the app and sign in by submitting the asked details. However, you need to create an account if you don’t have one.
After that, tick the Menu section and select the Machine Setup option.
Then, choose your machine model and complete the setup with on-screen instructions.
At last, you’ll learn about the setup completed when prompted for a test cut.

For easy-to-follow instructions on connecting Cricut Maker to your Android device, you can visit mymakersetup.com website.

How to Install Cricut Design Space on iOS?

The process to download the Cricut app on an iOS device is as follows.

Begin by tapping on the App Store icon on your iOS device’s home screen.
When the app store application is open, then search for the Cricut app. For that, enter ‘Cricut design space’ in its search section.
Once you see the Cricut icon in the results, then tap on it and select the Download icon or Get button.
After the download, the app icon will show up on the home screen. You can also click on the Open option on the app store.
When you open the app, you have to log into the Cricut account.
Next, you will see the options New Machine Setup and App Overview. You can skip both options by tapping on the X icon.

Congratulations! The Cricut app has been successfully installed on your iOS device.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to purchase images and fonts through Design Space on a computer?

You can purchase it easily. But before purchasing, choose the Cricut Design Space menu first and then the correct region. Next, go through these steps.

Add images and text to your project first.
Choose the font from the Font drop-down menu.
Once you choose Make It. Select the Purchase button from the prompt.
Review a list of items for which you will have to pay.
Type in and choose payment information.
Enter your Cricut password to make a purchase.

Can I use Design Space offline on an Android device?

You can use the Cricut app on your Android phone offline. First, ensure you have saved your design to your device, not the cloud. Also, ensure the Design Space options are only present when you’re online. Please note the offline limits to things you have saved to your device.

Can Cricut Maker run without the Internet?

You can definitely use the Cricut Maker without an internet connection. However, you just need to select the option that will save the projects on the computer and cloud as well. Due to that, you can create and cut a brand-new project by using the fonts, images and patterns that are already saved on the system. However, you can also use the items downloaded from Cricut Access while resting on the custom project.

How to use Design Space for Desktop when offline?

Even though you need an Internet connection to download and install the app, you can work offline at any time to use it. Below are some important points for it.

Select work offline first.
Disconnect your Wi-Fi network or unplug the Ethernet cable.
Keep Cricut Design Space for Desktop Up-to-date.
Connect to the Internet periodically to synchronize content and verify your Cricut Access