AirDrop is one of the most useful technology that Apple created in decades.
you’ve got the option to easily transfer a variety of files and links in a mere steps.
It works between iPhones, Mac, and iPad.
If youre facing the same issue, youre in the right place.
AirDrop on Mac lets you turn it off and change the visibility setting to only your contacts and everyone.
As a result, your Mac wont show up in AirDrop on other devices if its off.
3.Turn on theswitchnext to AirDrop if not enabled previously and set it to eitherContacts OnlyorEveryone.
2.SelectAirDropfrom the left pane.
3.hit theAllow me to be discovered byoption and selectContacts OnlyorEveryonefrom the dropdown menu.
We recommend you to go with theEveryoneoption temporarily to determine if theres an issue with theContacts Onlyoption.
attempt to send a file through AirDrop and see if it works or not.
If it doesnt try the next method in this guide.
Moreover, its completely fine if your Wi-Fi doesnt have internet connectivity, but it must be enabled.
2.ClickWi-Fion the left pane and enable theWi-Fi toggleon the right if not enabled.
3.SelectBluetoothon the left pane and turn on the toggle next toBluetoothif not enabled.
Ensure Your Mac & iPhone Support AirDrop
AirDrop is only compatible on certain Mac and iPhone models.
If you dont have an iPhone and Mac with a compatible model, AirDrop wont work on Mac.
Keep Your Devices Closer
You might find it silly but AirDrop also relies on the proximity.
We suggest you to keep both your Mac and iPhone closer.
5. reboot your Mac
1.punch theApple menu() on the top left of your screen.
2.SelectRestartfrom the listed options.
ClickRestartagain when the confirmation dialog appears.
Once you cycle your Mac, the AirDrop should start working as usual.
If not, proceed with the following troubleshooting methods.
We recommend you Installing the most recent updates on your Mac as Apple fixes the majority of bugs.
2.Go toGeneraland then selectSoftware Update.
3.Click theUpdate Nowbutton if theres an update available for your Mac.
Once you tune up your Mac, the AirDrop issue should get resolved on its own.
If the problem still persists, try the next methods.
Turn Off Focus Mode
1.Go to theControl Centeron your Mac on the top-right of your Macs display.
3.nudge the enabled Focus mode to disable it.
For instance, if you had Work Focus enabled, punch it to disable it.
1.Open theControl Centeron your iPhone by swiping down on the top-right side of your iPhone display.
Once you disable Focus on your iPhone and Mac, you should be able to initiate AirDrop transfer.
Heres how you’re free to enable incoming connections while keeping the firewall enabled.
1.Go toSystem Settingsfrom theApple menu() on the top-left of your Macs display.
2.SelectNetworkon the left pane and thenFirewallon the right.
4.Turn off the toggle next toBlock all incoming connectionsand clickDoneto save the changes.
If it doesnt fix the issue, move to the next troubleshooting method.
Theyll take your Mac or iPhone, diagnose the problem, and fix it.
Most times these issues solve on their own without any input from us.
