Cricut brings different machines to surprise its users. Cricut has the most versatile range of cutting machines and heat presses. And I am going to talk about one such machine in this blog. You may know about the Cricut Hat Press; it’s the heat transfer machine for customizing your hats. By using the right temperature settings and Bluetooth connection, the Cricut Hat Press never lets you down. If you want to learn how to activate Cricut Hat Press, I can show you that through this guide.
Get ready to learn more fun facts about the one and only Cricut Hat Press, which seems like a tiny tool but is actually packed with fantastic features. I am also a Cricut owner who also happens to be a full-time blogger. So, if you also want to get into crafting and designing, I really want you to read my blog from beginning to end.
How to Activate Cricut Hat Press?
When you know about the Cricut Hat Press, it’s time to learn how to activate this machine. Let me tell you that your Cricut machine’s activation will be completed via the Cricut Heat app on your smartphone, such as iOS and Android devices.
Once you complete the machine activation, you will be able to send the setting instructions for your project through your mobile device. Let’s learn the process here.
Step 1: Unboxing Your Cricut Machine
First of all, you need to unpack your machine and take off all the packaging covering it.
Then, connect your Cricut machine to a compatible power supply and enable it by hitting the Temperature button.
When you do it for the first time, you will observe that the Power/Temperature button will start flashing white, showing that your machine is in activation mode.
Now, you need to download the Cricut Heat app from the Play Store/Apple Store and sign in to it. However, if you already have a Cricut ID, you can use that account to sign in to your app.
Next, your Cricut Hat Press will use Bluetooth technology to connect your devices and work with the Cricut Heat app.
You don’t need to manually pair up your devices via Bluetooth settings. Instead, you just have to turn on your Cricut machine within a range of 7 feet of your mobile and make sure that the Bluetooth is turned on.
In the last step, your devices will connect automatically.
Step 2: Connect Your Machine to the Cricut Heat App
Next, select the Set Up option in the Cricut Heat app to start activation.
Now, choose the unit from the available heat presses and click on the Connect button.
After that, the screen will show a “Connecting to Hat Press” on the Cricut Heat app.
Then, your Cricut Heat app will ask you for confirmation of the activation of the Cricut Hat Press.
Tick the checkbox to agree to the Cricut Terms of Use and then click the Activate option.
Afterward, your Cricut Heat app will show you a status bar indicating that the Hat Press is activated.
Lastly, a Success message will appear on the screen indicating that the machine is all set to use. Now, your machine will start to heat up, and then you can use your app the way you want.
That’s it for the activation of Cricut Hat Press. Once your machine is activated, you are ready to set its temperature and start heating up your hat.
How to Use Cricut Heat App to Adjust Time & Temperature?
You know how to activate Cricut Hat Press machine using your Cricut Heat app. Now, it’s time to learn the steps after you have activated your machine. See how you can turn on the settings and create your projects. Look at the instructions below.
Step 1: Send the Required Time and Temperature to Hat Press
This is your first step to using the Cricut Heat app to access the machine. Follow these steps and go ahead.
First of all, plug the Hat Press into a power source and turn on the machine.
Now, you have to launch the Cricut Heat app.
Then, choose the Cricut Hat Press option under the My Heat Presses and then choose Start New Project.
Now, choose your transfer material along with the base material and then choose the Next option.
When you have selected everything, hit the Send Settings to Hat Press option and go with the on-screen directions to complete the project.
Finally, you have sent the settings to your Hat Press for the time and temperature.
Step 2: Set the Custom Time and Temperature
Once you have finished sending the required time and temperature to your Cricut Hat Press, it’s time to follow the next step; see the instructions below.
Launch the Cricut Heat app.
Then, head to the My Heat Presses option and choose the Cricut Hat Press option. Now, scroll to check the Set Custom Time & Temp.
After that, you can change your temperature and also set the temperature.
You will also get the option to preheat your blank material.
At last, choose Send Settings to Hat Press.
At last, the Cricut Heat app will save the last three used settings. So, you need to choose the previously used setting and then send it to Hat Press to save your time while choosing the commonly used materials.
Conclusion
From this detailed guide on how to activate Cricut Hat Press, you might get an idea for setting up your Hat Press using the Cricut Heat app. Starting from the unboxing of the machine to activating the Cricut Hat Press, the process is pretty simple.
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Users must understand that the Cricut Hat Press app download is possible only on mobile devices and supports only Bluetooth connection. Once you have activated your Hat Press, you need to send the time and temperature to your Hat Press through the app.
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