Recently, my cousin visited my house and saw me using my Cricut machine. He became curious and started asking me about it. When I told him about the machine and how useful it is for DIY projects, he asked me how to set up Cricut Joy for his own use. I was happy to guide him through this.
It was then that I thought there might be a lot of people who want to set up their own machine but don’t know how to do it. I decided to write this complete guide for the Cricut Joy machine. It is a small, budget-friendly machine that is great for beginners. If you are one of them and want to set up your own crafting machine, this write-up is going to be helpful. Read the blog till the end and start with your cutting machine.
Unboxing and Setting up Your Cricut Machine
When you want to learn how to set up Cricut Joy, the first thing you need to do is unbox your machine. You will have to remove the safety tapes and collect all the accessories from inside the box. When you open it, these are the items you get inside of it:
After you unbox your machine and check for the items inside of it, you need to prepare the machine for the setup. The preparation consists of the following steps:
Connecting Cricut Joy to Your Computer
When you are learning how to set up Cricut Joy and have prepared your machine for the setup, you must connect your machine to a device. When it comes to a device, you can use either a computer or a smartphone. Here, you will learn how to connect the machine to a computer. Also, remember that you can only connect to this machine model via Bluetooth and not through USB. A USB connection is not available on your machine.
Here is the way to connect a cutting machine to a computer.
Downloading and Installing Cricut Design Space
Lastly, to learn how to set up Cricut Joy, you have to download the design software on your computer. Downloading the app is a must because it helps you create designs that you eventually cut on a machine. It also helps you cut the design on the machine. Downloading the software is easy, and you can do that by following the steps below:
Conclusion
Now that you have read the blog, I am confident that you have learned how to set up Cricut Joy on your computer. As I told you before, this looks small but is an impactful machine for beginners. To set up Cricut machine, you need to do a few things. In the beginning, after purchasing the machine, you have to unbox it and then get it ready for setup. When your machine is ready, you need to connect it to your computer and download the Design Space on it. Once you have the app and log in with it, you will be able to start working on your crafts.
FAQs
Does Cricut Joy Work With Cricut Design Space?
Yes, it does. Cricut Joy works with the Design Space like most of the machines. You just have to download the software on your phone or computer that you have connected to the machine. Although this machine model did have a specific Cricut Joy app, it has been discontinued. You can now use the machine with Design Space.
Can I Use Cricut Joy Without a Computer?
Yes, for sure! This machine works not only with a computer but also with the help of a smartphone. So, if you are using an Android or iPad/iPhone, you can use the machine on it comfortably. All you have to do is connect your machine to your device and then install the Design Space app. After that, you will be able to start your projects with the help of that mobile device.
Can I Run Cricut Joy From a Mobile?
Yes, you can! To run the machine, you need a device. It doesn’t matter whether you use a smartphone or a computer; the machine works with both. To run the machine on a mobile device, you will need to connect your machine to your phone using Bluetooth. Also, you need to download the Design Space app. After that, you can run the machine to start crafting.
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