Matt Sky
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Q: how do i start airdrop on the iMac

I am trying to connect iPhone 6 to imac to airdrop a photo.

However the imax does not recognize the iPhone.

how do i fix it?

iPhone 6, iOS 8.2

Posted on Mar 10, 2015 1:45 PM

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Matt Sky

Q: how do i start airdrop on the iMac

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  • by FoxFifth,

    FoxFifth FoxFifth Mar 11, 2015 9:52 AM in response to Matt Sky
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    Mar 11, 2015 9:52 AM in response to Matt Sky

    If by "recognize" you mean that you are trying to Bluetooth pair the two devices, note that you need to have Bluetooth and wi-fi turned on for both but you do not pair them. An iPhone and a computer will Bluetooth pair only for personal hotspot.

    The following quote from https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203106 may also help:

    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.