Cricut Explore Air 2 Connect to Computer
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To use a Cricut Explore Air 2 machine, you need to connect it to a computer or mobile device. If you don’t connect it to a device, you can’t access Design Space, Cricut’s special designing software. Hence, in order to start cutting, the machine has to be connected to a device either via USB or Bluetooth.
Method 1: USB Connection (Windows/Mac)
- Take a USB cable, which you must have received within your machine’s box.
- Then, connect one end to the USB port of your Cricut Explore Air 2 machine.
- Now, connect the other end of the cable to the computer’s USB port.
- Then, turn on both of your devices from the main power switch on the wall.
- Press and hold the power button on the Cricut Explore Air 2 machine to turn it on.
Method 2: Bluetooth Connection
If you want a wireless connection between your computer and the Cricut Explore Air 2, connect them via Bluetooth.On Windows:
- Click the Windows Start icon on the computer’s taskbar at the bottom left.
- Then, search for the Settings option, a gear-like icon. Select it from the results and open it.
- Now, select the Devices option under Settings.
- After that, check if the Bluetooth option is turned ON.
- Next, click the Add Bluetooth or other device option.
- In the next step, select the Bluetooth option and allow your computer to detect your Cricut Explore Air 2.
- If the screen asks you for a passcode, just enter “0000” and finish the process.
On Mac
- First, ensure that your Mac computer and Cricut Explore Air 2 are located 10-15 feet apart.
- Then, go to the Apple menu and select System Settings (System Preferences).
- Under the System Settings, select the Bluetooth option.
- After that, confirm if the Bluetooth option is ON on your computer.
- Next, select your Cricut Explore Air 2 from the list of available devices.
- If a passcode is asked, simply put “0000” and let the devices connect.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is the Cricut Explore Air 2 Compatible With Mobile Devices?
Yes, the Explore Air 2 is compatible with Android and iOS devices. If you want to connect your machine to a mobile device, you can choose either a USB or Bluetooth connection. You will also need design software, Cricut Design Space, to connect the devices completely.
How Do I Connect My iOS to a Cricut Explore Air 2?
Check out the steps below to connect your iOS device to the Explore Air 2:
- Ensure that your Explore Air 2 is turned on.
- Then, enable the Bluetooth option from the Settings on the mobile device.
- Now, your mobile will scan the available Bluetooth devices.
- After that, select your machine from the list and let it pair.
- If the screen prompts you to enter a passcode, enter “0000.”
How Do I Get the Cricut Software on My iOS Device?
Follow the given steps to get the Cricut software on your iOS device:
- First, go to your App Store on the iOS device.
- Then, search for the Cricut Design Space in the search bar.
- Now, select the application from the displayed results.
- Now, click the Get button to download it on your device.
