An unknown name pops up when I use Airdrop
I'm using Airdrop from my Macbook to my iPhone when my name and iPhone pops up and also an unknown iPhone name pops up. Does that mean this person is using my WiFi? Or what?
MacBook Pro 15″, OS X 10.11
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I'm using Airdrop from my Macbook to my iPhone when my name and iPhone pops up and also an unknown iPhone name pops up. Does that mean this person is using my WiFi? Or what?
MacBook Pro 15″, OS X 10.11
Greetings captainfun!
Looks like you are running into some trouble with seeing other devices in your AirDrop options and had some concerns. We are happy to help clarify! The names that pop up for receiving your AirDrop are going to be all devices in range of BlueTooth or your Wi-Fi connection, so it could just be picking up a neighbors device that has BlueTooth enabled and isn't set to "Contacts only" for AirDrop. They wont be able to access any of your devices however, you just see them as a option to receive files. You can see more information here: How to use AirDrop on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
Take care!
Greetings captainfun!
Looks like you are running into some trouble with seeing other devices in your AirDrop options and had some concerns. We are happy to help clarify! The names that pop up for receiving your AirDrop are going to be all devices in range of BlueTooth or your Wi-Fi connection, so it could just be picking up a neighbors device that has BlueTooth enabled and isn't set to "Contacts only" for AirDrop. They wont be able to access any of your devices however, you just see them as a option to receive files. You can see more information here: How to use AirDrop on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
Take care!
An unknown name pops up when I use Airdrop