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Multiple devices - Airdrop connection only partial Why ???

I have iPhone 6,Ipad mini3, two macbook pros and Imac. When I try to use airdrop, each device can see only some of the other devices (eg iPad doesn't see iMac or iPhone but sees only one of the MacBooks) To be more specific, at the moment the connection profile of my devices is like this .:

Group 1: iPad - one of the macbooks

Group 2: iPhone 6 - iMac - other macbook

I couldn't find a solution to pair them in any other combination. Anyone has an idea why ?

MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Mid 2014)

Posted on Apr 17, 2016 2:43 PM

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User profile for user: Barry Hemphill
Barry Hemphill
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Posted on Apr 18, 2016 1:19 PM

Go to system preferences>security & privacy>firewall. If the firewall is on, turn it off (while you are trying to airdrop). Also, both Bluetooth and wi-fi must be on on all the devices.


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Multiple devices - Airdrop connection only partial Why ???

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