How to AirDrop from Mac to iPhone or iPad

How to AirDrop from Mac to iPhone or iPad

Did you know you can use AirDrop to send pictures, videos, and files from a Mac to an iPhone or iPad? AirDrop between the Mac and an iOS device is fast and works very well, and its quite easy to use for wireless transmission of images, documents, and other data between different devices. This tutorial will detail how to AirDrop between a Mac and an iPhone or iPad.

Of course you can go the other direction as well, as we have previously discussed and also to transfer data wirelessly, so you may be interested in reviewing those articles too for a thorough understanding of how this great feature works. all of the devices must be within close proximity to one another, they must support AirDrop (all somewhat modern hardware does), and for best results youll probably want to update the iOS versions and Mac OS versions to the latest available.

Bluetooth and wi-fi must also be enabled on all involved Mac, iPhone, and iPad too, but when you turn on AirDrop those features are enabled as well. Using AirDrop to send data between a Mac and an iOS device is a two step process. First you must enable AirDrop on the device that will receive the files or images, in this case that would be an iPhone or iPad.

Then, from the Mac, you choose the file(s) or data that you wish to send and access AirDrop to send it over to the receiving iOS device. Well split the receiving and sending parts into two different sections for clarity: First, start with the iPhone or iPad that wishes to receive data over AirDrop. 

Next, go to the Mac which has the data to send via AirDrop to the target receiving iPad or iPhone. Back to the iPhone or iPad receiving the AirDropped data, you will find one of a few things happen regarding : Thats it! As you can see AirDrop is super easy to use and very convenient, its one of the easiest ways to , from a Mac to an iPhone or iPad as described here, as well as too.

Once youre finished using AirDrop, remember to turn off AirDrop again so that you arent leaving your AirDrop receiving open to anyone else, and also to prevent any unnecessary battery drain. * Generally speaking, and recommended, but you must have the sender in your contacts list of the iOS device in order for them to see your AirDrop signal.

Using Everyone can be more compatible and a bit easier, but note that literally anyone can send you AirDrop data at that point if you leave that enabled, thus its best to turn off AirDrop after you are finished using it. If youre having any difficulty getting this working, remember to update iOS and Mac OS to new versions, enable BlueTooth and Wi-Fi, and be sure the devices are close together. Beyond that you can follow some , , and . Do you have any other AirDrop tips or tricks? Let us know in the comments below!