With Apple devices, you can use AirDrop to send files – even ones too big for email – from an iPhone to a Mac or iPad with just a tap, as long as they are in range. AirDrop uses a combination of both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi to transmit files, so your iPhone, iPad, or Mac have to be within about 30 feet of each other.
How do I get my Mac to recognize my iPhone for AirDrop?
Make sure that your devices can receive AirDrop requests:
- Choose Go > AirDrop from the menu bar in the Finder, then check the ”Allow me to be discovered by” setting in the AirDrop window. iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch have a similar setting.
- Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Security & Privacy.
Why is my AirDrop not working from iPhone to Mac?
If your AirDrop isn’t working on iPhone, iPad, or Mac, first check that Bluetooth is turned on. To fix an AirDrop connection, also make sure that both devices are discoverable. To get AirDrop working on a Mac, you may need to adjust your firewall settings. Visit Insider’s Tech Reference library for more stories.
Why is AirDrop taking so long?
File is too big However, if the file is very large it will take a long time to send, which could be one reason why AirDrop doesn’t appear to be working. Also, if the device accepting the file transfer is low on space then the file may not be sent.
How do I send AirDrop to my Mac?
How to AirDrop from iPhone to Mac
- Find the file, photo, video, or other item you’d like to send.
- Locate and tap the share button (square with up arrow )
- Tap the Mac you’d like to share the file with.
- You’ll see “Sent” when complete.
- Look in your Downloads folder on your Mac to find the file.
How do I make my Mac discoverable?
You configure Bluetooth by clicking the Bluetooth icon at the top of your Mac’s screen. The list you see includes options to turn Bluetooth on and off, make your Mac discoverable by other Bluetooth devices, and browse for files on Bluetooth devices.
Can you AirDrop an hour long video?
If you are sending a video to someone nearby, then you can transmit even very large videos directly with the iPhone’s AirDrop feature. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories.
Comment détecter l’AirDrop sur votre Mac?
Sur votre Mac : Choisissez Aller > AirDrop dans la barre des menus du Finder, puis assurez-vous qu’AirDrop est activé. Vérifiez la configuration du réglage « M’autoriser à être détecté par » au bas de la fenêtre AirDrop. Si le Mac date de 2012 ou est plus ancien, cliquez sur « La personne est introuvable?
Comment activer AirDrop sur iPhone?
Activez AirDrop sur iPhone tout en ouvrant le logiciel en même temps sur Mac. Étape 2. Attendez la connexion via Wifi ou Bluetooth entre les deux appareils avant de commencer le transfert. Étape 3. Choisissez les données à transférer > Cliquez sur l’appareil cible.
Quelle est la fonctionnalité de AirDrop?
AirDrop est une fonctionnalité qui permet aux appareils iOS, iPhone et Mac, de partager des fichiers sans fil. Cette application prend en charge plusieurs types de fichiers. Vous pouvez l’utiliser pour transférer presque tout.
Comment envoyer des fichiers à l’aide d’AirDrop?
Lorsqu’une personne à proximité tente de vous envoyer des fichiers à l’aide d’AirDrop, sa demande apparaît sous la forme d’une notification ou d’un message dans la fenêtre AirDrop. Cliquez sur Accepter pour enregistrer les fichiers dans votre dossier Téléchargements.
