Use and Care Manual

Section 10A

Firmware Update

Section 10A Page 1

Required Firmware Update

Firmware is essential for your Cricut machine to operate properly and communicate with your

computer. On occasion, ﬁrmware updates may be required to enable new features and improve

performance.

Tip: During the ﬁrmware update process, the power button is red, indicating that the update is in

progress. If the update process is interrupted or unsuccessful, the power button will stay red and

prevent you from turning your machine o. In the unlikely event that this happens, restart the

ﬁrmware process manually.

Step 1: Should your system require a ﬁrmware update, you will be prompted to do so once your project

is complete and you are proceeding through the mat preview. Power on your Cricut® machine and

connect it to your computer.

• Cricut Explore® machines must be connected via USB; ﬁrmware update is not available

over Bluetooth®

• Cricut Explore Air® machines can be updated update via Bluetooth® or USB

Step 2: Click “Update” to begin.