If your Cricut Explore 3 machine does not show up as an available device to pair via Bluetooth, follow the steps below to ensure Bluetooth is enabled on your machine.
Important: If your computer is running Windows 11 and your Cricut machine does not show up as an available device to pair, you may be experiencing a Bluetooth discovery issue related to a Windows 11 update. Visit this help article for assistance: Windows 11 - Bluetooth Devices Discovery Issues.
- Connect your Cricut Explore 3 to the computer via USB cable.
- Open Command Prompt:
- Open the Start menu or screen and type "CMD" or "Command Prompt" in the search field and select Open.
- Open the Start menu or screen and type "CMD" or "Command Prompt" in the search field and select Open.
- Once in the Command Prompt window, type:
cd %HOMEPATH%\AppData\Local\Programs\"Cricut Design Space"\resources\plugins\device-common\
- Then type:
.\CricutDevice --fixbluetooth
- Open Bluetooth settings in Devices and your Cricut Explore 3 machine will now appear.
- Connect your Cricut Explore 3 to the computer via USB cable.
- Open Terminal. To find it, open Applications > Utilities.
- Type the following:
cd /Applications/Cricut\ Design\ Space.app/Contents/Resources/plugins/device-common/
- Then type:
./CricutDevice --fixbluetooth
- You should then see the following screen (with your details):
5. Open Bluetooth settings in Devices and your Cricut Explore 3 machine will now appear.