My Mac can see and send files to other devices on AirDrop, but the other devices can't see my Mac

iberav89 wrote:

When using AirDrop on my iMac running macOS Catalina, I can see and send files to my other devices (iPhones and iPad), but my other devices can't see the Mac, even when I have set AirDrop on the Mac to be discovered by Everyone.

I have also tried turning Bluetooth on and off, but it seems to not even really work, as it stays "Bluetooth: On" and "Now discoverable as" even after clicking Turn Bluetooth Off.

I have read some advice online about going to System Preferences and Security and Privacy, and turning Firewall Off, but I am unsure about this, and feel that this shouldn't be needed?

Edit: I actually just realised my Firewall is in fact turned off.

I cannot find any help online with my specific problem, any help is appreciated.

You do not say what exact Mac this is...(?)

I have found airdrop top be a bit finicky , some time it works as expected sometimes it does not.

you can submit your Apple Feedback http://www.apple.com/feedback

Troubleshoot via each of these links:

Use AirDrop on your Mac

How to use AirDrop on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

System Preferences >> " Sharing " and enable the options desired.