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Why can't I airdrop from ipad air or iphone 5 to my MacBook Pro? I must be doing something wrong

I can airdrop from my ipad air to my iphone 5s but not to my MacBook Pro....

Am I doing something wrong?

MacBook Pro (13-inch Early 2011), Mac OS X (10.7.2)

Posted on Feb 7, 2014 10:54 AM

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Posted on Feb 9, 2014 2:34 PM

Hi butherchamp,


Welcome to the Support Communities!

Airdrop for iOS - works only between iOS devices:

iOS: Use AirDrop to wirelessly share content

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5887


Airdrop for Macs only works between computers

Mac Basics: AirDrop helps you share items with others nearby

http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4783


I hope this information helps ....


- Judy

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Why can't I airdrop from ipad air or iphone 5 to my MacBook Pro? I must be doing something wrong

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