Roger Lier1
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Q: airdrop not working with yosemite

I am trying to transfer a file from my MacBook air to my iPad. The MacBook air 2012 is running 10.10.1. The iPad air 2 is running 8.1.2. I turned on Airdrop on my iPad (everyone). Then I control clicked on a pdf in the finder on the Mac and chose share > Airdrop. I clicked on the icon for my iPad and it said "waiting." But nothing happened on my iPad. I tried it again and this time the icon for my iPad was not there. Any suggestions?

iPad Air, iOS 8.1.2, 64 GB, WiFi

Posted on Jan 6, 2015 3:49 PM

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  • by alex_h1,

    alex_h1 alex_h1 Jan 8, 2015 6:22 AM in response to Roger Lier1
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    Jan 8, 2015 6:22 AM in response to Roger Lier1

    Hello Roger Lier1,

     

    Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.

     

    To troubleshoot this issue where you're not able to AirDrop files between your Mac and iPad, please see the information outlined below.

     

    Tips for sending files

    • Make sure Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are enabled on your Mac and your iOS device. Although you don't have to connect to a specific network, Wi-Fi needs to be on to send and receive files using AirDrop.
    • Move your devices closer together. AirDrop is designed to work within a range of approximately 30 feet (9 meters). If you need to send a file to someone farther away, consider using File Sharing, iCloud, or email instead.
    • If you're using a firewall on your Mac, you won't be able to receive AirDrop files if you have enabled "Block all incoming connections" in the Security & Privacy pane of System Preferences.
    • Make sure your devices meet system requirements for AirDrop.

    System Requirements

    To see if your Mac works with AirDrop, make sure you’re in the Finder by clicking the desktop (the background area of your screen), or by clicking the Finder icon in the Dock. Then, check to see if AirDrop is listed as an option in the Go menu. If you don't see AirDrop listed, your Mac doesn't support this feature.

    In order to transfer files between a Mac and and an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch

    • your iOS device needs to include a lightning connector 
    • your iOS device needs iOS 7 or later installed
    • your Mac needs to be a 2012 or later model with OS X Yosemite installed
    • Your Mac and iOS device both need bluetooth and Wi-Fi turned on. You do not have to be connected to a specific Wi-Fi network. 

     

    Mac Basics: AirDrop lets you send files from your Mac to nearby Macs and iOS devices - Apple Support

     

    Take care,

    Alex H.