How to Connect Cricut to iPhone? (Complete Tutorial)

This is one of the frequent questions asked by Cricut users with iOS software on their respective devices. In the following section of this blog, you will definitely find out ‘how to connect Cricut to iPhone‘. You will also learn about the reasons for any connectivity issues and the solutions to resolve them.

If you have a Cricut machine, you need a device to process your cuts or designs. Cricut allows you to connect your machine to any device. It is user-friendly, which enables users to experience ease when creating professional or personalized crafts.

Before you dive into the complete guide to connecting your machine to your iPhone, you must know what supplies you will require to download or install Cricut Design Space and how many ways you can connect the machine.

System Requirements to Download Design Space

To download and use the Cricut Design Space app on your iPhone, your device must meet the following requirements:

• Operating System: The Design Space app requires iOS 15.0 or later.
• Software Update: Ensure your iPhone is updated to the latest compatible version of iOS to avoid issues with the app.
• App Store: It is available for both iPad and iPhone. You can download the app from the App Store.

Download Cricut Design Space on Your iPhone

Before you connect your machine to your iPhone, you need to install the Cricut Design Space app. This app contains various tools, images, text, and ready-to-use projects that can easily run on an iOS system. Let’s begin with the installation process.

1. First, you need to open the App Store on your iOS device.

2. After that, type the Cricut Design Space app in the search bar.
3. Click Get, and install the app on your device.

4. If prompted, verify the download using the iTunes password.
5. Now, just wait for a while till the installation gets completed.
6. Once it is successfully installed, the app will appear on your display.
7. Click on it to open it.
8. Now, you will be presented with the Cricut Machine Setup option.

9. You can choose any of them by simply tapping on the X icon.
10. Open the Design Space app and then sign in with your credentials.
11. Now, you can begin creating new designs on the app.

Once you have successfully installed the Design Space app, you can connect your mobile device to your crafting machine via Bluetooth or a USB cable.

How to Connect Cricut to iPhone: Simple Steps

You can choose either of the following methods to connect your iPhone via Bluetooth or a USB cable.

Method 1: Through Bluetooth

If you want to connect your iPhone via Bluetooth, follow these steps:

• In the beginning, go to the Settings icon.
• After that, you have to turn on Bluetooth.
• Please wait for a while and let it search for nearby devices.
• Within a short time, you’ll see the name of your machine model in the list.
• Click on the Cricut machine model that shows up on your screen.
• Your machine will automatically connect to your iPhone.

Method 2: Using a USB Cable

If you wish to connect your iPhone to the machine using a USB cable, check out the following steps:

1. Power on your machine to start the connection process.
2. You’ll have a USB cable, along with your cutting machine.
3. Now, connect one end of the cable to your iPhone and the other end to the machine.
4. Then, you have to return to the Cricut Design Space app and go to New Product setup during the connecting process.
5. Your machine will display as connected throughout the setup process.

Congratulations! You have successfully connected your Cricut machine to your iPhone.

What to Do If You Can’t Connect Your iPhone to Cricut?

If you encounter any issues pairing your machine, we have explained the errors and provided solutions to resolve them efficiently. Here are some shortlisted errors; go through the steps given below:

Error 1: Unsuccessful Sign In

Remember, your iPhone doesn’t accept one or more special characters in the password. Follow the steps:

1. Open the Cricut Design Space app and check if your password contains one or more special characters.
2. If it contains more than one character, then reset it.
3. While resetting your password, ensure your new password doesn’t contain special characters.
4. Finally, if the issue persists, then you can contact Member Care.

Error 2: Machine Communication Error

Go through the following steps to resolve the communication error:

1. Firstly, save your half-completed project.
2. Secondly, close the Cricut Design Space App.
3. Navigate to Settings and select Unpair the machine with the mobile phone.
4. Wait for the unpairing process to complete.
5. Wait and relax for 2-3 minutes, and then again re-pair your device.
6. After that, launch the app again on your system.
7. Now, you can open your project to complete it.

After solving the errors by following the instructions, you can create your design on Canvas in the Cricut Design Space application.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How to offload Cricut Design Space?

Uninstalling the iOS app may be mandatory to resolve some issues. However, if you haven’t saved your projects to the Cricut Cloud, do that right away, as uninstalling the app will also delete those projects and any images or fonts you have downloaded to the device.

To offload Design Space:

1. Go to the Settings app and select General.
2. Scroll down and find iPhone/iPad storage.
3. Find the Cricut Design Space app and click on it.
4. Select the Offload App and confirm the selection.
5. After that, click on Reinstall App.
6. Open the app and attempt your project again.

What are the system requirements to install Cricut Design Space on iPhone?

Every iPhone user needs to have these requirements while installing Design Space:

1. Any iPhone model that can support iOS 15 or later.
2. A stable broadband connection is recommended, with a minimum download speed of 2-3 Mbps and a Minimum upload speed of 1-2 Mbps.
3. The amount of memory needed will vary depending on usage.

How to fix error code 4 – offline content when connecting Cricut app?

If you receive this error message, first try checking your internet connection. Then, simply uninstall the Design Space app and the Cricut Basics app (If they are currently installed on your device) and reinstall them from the App Store. If the problem persists after trying the steps, contact Cricut’s Member Care for further assistance.

Sometimes, the Cricut Design Space servers may be down or experiencing issues.