777shaun

Q: I cannot get Airdrop to open on my Macbook Air

I cannot get Airdrop to open or boot up in my Macbook Air

MacBook Air, iOS 9.2.1

Posted on Feb 23, 2016 1:44 AM

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Q: I cannot get Airdrop to open on my Macbook Air

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  • by pedro d,

    pedro d pedro d Feb 24, 2016 8:01 AM in response to 777shaun
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    Feb 24, 2016 8:01 AM in response to 777shaun

    Hello there, 777shaun.

     

     

     

    It sounds like you're not able to get AirDrop to activate on your MacBook Air. The following Knowledge Base article provides the requirements and the steps for using AirDrop on your Mac:

     

     

     

    Use AirDrop to send content from your Mac

     

     

     

    What you need

    Make sure that both devices can use AirDrop:

    • On Mac computers, choose Go from the menu bar in the Finder. If the Go menu includes AirDrop, that Mac can use AirDrop.
    • On iOS devices (iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch) open Control Center by swiping up from the bottom of the screen. If AirDrop is in Control Center, that iOS device can use AirDrop.

    Turn on and set up AirDrop

    On Mac computers:
    1. Choose Go > AirDrop from the menu bar in the Finder. An AirDrop window opens. If Bluetooth or Wi-Fi is turned off, you'll see a button to turn it on. AirDrop turns on automatically when Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are on.
    2. To receive files from everyone instead of only those in your Contacts app, you can use the “Allow me to be discovered by” setting at the bottom of the AirDrop window.
    On iOS devices:
    1. Open Control Center.
    2. Tap AirDrop, then choose whether to receive items from everyone or only from people in your Contacts app. Learn more.

     

     

     

    Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.

     

     

     

    Kind Regards.