Cricut Explore 4 Connect to Computer
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A Cricut Explore 4 needs to be connected to a Windows or Mac device via USB or Bluetooth to work. Once both the devices are connected, you can design anything on the Design Space and send it to the machine for cutting, drawing, writing, or any other function.
Method 1: Via USB
A USB connection is the wired connection used to connect a Cricut Explore 4 to a Windows or Mac computer. Use these steps to set up this connection.
- Connect one end of a USB cable to the USB port on your computer.
- Connect the other end of the cable to the USB port of the Explore 4 machine.
- Ensure that both devices are powered on.
Method 2: Via Bluetooth
A Bluetooth connection is a wireless method to connect an Explore 4 to a computer. Here are the steps to connect the devices via Bluetooth connection.
On Windows
- Turn on the Cricut Explore 4 machine and the computer.
- Place both devices within 10 to 15 feet of each other.
- Click the Start icon on the computer’s taskbar at the bottom left and search for Settings.
- Click on Bluetooth & Devices from the left sidebar, and click the Add Device option.
- Click your Cricut Explore 4 machine from the list of available Bluetooth devices.
- Finally, the computer will say “Paired” or “Connected.”
On Mac
- Head to the Apple icon on your Mac and select System Preferences or System Settings, depending on the version of your Mac.
- Click the Bluetooth option, and turn it on.
- Locate your Cricut Explore 4 in the list of Bluetooth devices, and select it.
- Click the Connect or any related button to establish the connection.
- If a passcode is required, enter “0000.”
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Use these steps to connect an Explore 4 to an iPhone:
- Open Settings on the iPhone, and then select Bluetooth Settings and turn it on.
- The iPhone will then search for the available Bluetooth devices.
- Select the Cricut Explore 4 from the given list and let it connect.
- If a PIN is required, enter “0000.”
USB is a better choice in comparison to a Bluetooth connection. It’s due to the ease of connection and high speed. On the other hand, a Bluetooth connection is preferred for its wireless technology. Both methods are convenient and best suited for their respective purposes.
To connect an Android to Explore 4, use the following steps:
- Go to Settings on your Android device and select the Connected Devices option.
- Tap the Pair New Device option.
- Also, ensure that the Bluetooth option is enabled.
- Select your machine from the list of Bluetooth devices, and the pairing will be finished.
