

Ensure that Bluetooth is ON and click Add Bluetooth or other device.Open the Start menu and select Settings.We cannot guarantee that all dongles will pair with Cricut machines, but those that support audio devices are often able to pair successfully. If you need a Bluetooth dongle for your computer, we suggest acquiring one that supports audio devices. Note: We have learned that CSR (Cambridge Silicone Radio) Bluetooth Dongles do not work with Cricut machines.

If not, you will need to purchase a USB device called a Bluetooth Dongle to enable your computer to talk to other Bluetooth devices.

However, to determine whether your computer is Bluetooth enabled, right click on the Start button and select Device Manager. If you have a the first Cricut Explore model or Cricut Explore One, ensure that your Wireless Bluetooth Adapter is inserted. Ensure your Cricut Explore or Cricut Maker machine is powered on and within 10-15 feet of your computer.When he isn't working on a computer or DIY project, he is most likely to be found camping, backpacking, or canoeing. He has designed crossovers for homemade speakers all the way from the basic design to the PCB. He regularly repairs and repurposes old computers and hardware for whatever new project is at hand. He enjoys DIY projects, especially if they involve technology.

He also uses Proxmox to self-host a variety of services, including a Jellyfin Media Server, an Airsonic music server, a handful of game servers, NextCloud, and two Windows virtual machines. He has been running video game servers from home for more than 10 years using Windows, Ubuntu, or Raspberry Pi OS. Nick's love of tinkering with computers extends beyond work. In college, Nick made extensive use of Fortran while pursuing a physics degree. Before How-To Geek, he used Python and C++ as a freelance programmer. He has been using computers for 20 years - tinkering with everything from the UI to the Windows registry to device firmware. Nick Lewis is a staff writer for How-To Geek.
