AirDrop not working between your Mac and iPhone
AirDrop needs Bluetooth and WiFi turned on on both devices, and both must be signed into the same Apple ID. Start by turning Bluetooth and WiFi off and back on on both your Mac and iPhone. This fixes most AirDrop problems in seconds.
AirDrop uses Bluetooth to find nearby devices and WiFi to send the files between them. If either Bluetooth or WiFi is off, or if your devices aren't signed into the same Apple ID account, AirDrop won't work. The quickest fix is to toggle Bluetooth and WiFi off and back on on both devices.
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Skip — I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Turning off Bluetooth to save battery. AirDrop won't work without it
- Being on different WiFi networks. You don't need to be on the same network, but both devices need WiFi enabled
- Setting AirDrop to 'Contacts Only' when you want to send to someone not in your contacts
Signs you need professional help
- Bluetooth and WiFi are both on, both devices are signed into the same Apple ID, and AirDrop still won't work. Get in touch and we'll check your network hardware.
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