AirDrop From iPhone To Mac !!
If you are surrounded by Apple devices, then Airdrop is the best solution to all your data sharing worries. You can send photos, videos and files to iPhones and Mac which lie in your proximity with AirDrop. A few taps and you can share your content between Apple devices wirelessly. Just remember, AirDrop works only with Apple devices and does not support Android or Windows Phone. You can also share content between Mac and your iPhone through this amazing application which is what makes AirDrop such a utility app.
How Do You Share Files Between Mac and iPhone?
AirDrop, which was initially just possible on Mac to Mac or iPhone to iPhone, is now available for sharing between Mac and iPhones. This is a decision that has been received well by Apple fans as this allows them more flexibility when it comes to sharing their content wirelessly over Bluetooth. So here is a complete guide on how to transfer files between your Mac and iPhone using AirDrop.
When You Send Files From Your iPhone to Mac:
First of all, you need to open up the “Control Center” panel on your iOS device by placing the finger at the bottom and moving it in the upward direction. Check to see if AirDrop is enabled or not.
AirDrop relies on Bluetooth so if the Bluetooth is off, AirDrop will be off. Switch it on.You may also change the way you want AirDrop to work by enabling it for all devices in your contacts or for everyone.
When you want to share something between your phone and the Mac, select the share button in any app on the iOS. This will open up a list of devices which are in the proximity and to whom you can AirDrop. Just tap the name of your Mac to share the content and send it wirelessly.
Sometimes it takes a little time for devices to show up on the Share panel, so be patient.You need to ensure that the AirDrop Finder window is open on your Mac. The transferred content will appear in the Downloads folder when the transfer is complete.
Transfer Files From A Mac:
When you are on a Mac, you will see a list of all the devices that you can AirDrop to under the Finder. You only need to drag and drop the file into the device you want to share with.
You can choose who all can discover you in their AirDrop list by selecting the appropriate option. Apple has integrated the AirDrop feature in Mac OS X 10 Yosemite’s sharing capabilities and it is a great step towards better connectivity and hassle free file sharing.
Privacy: Be Careful About This
Only the people who are there in your contact list can discover you through AirDrop which is the default setting. If you want to share files with people who are not there in your contact list, both of you must add each other as a contact. This ensures that other people will not be able to see you or transfer you anything when you walk around or are in close proximity. Otherwise, you may save yourself all this trouble by switching to use AirDrop with everyone.