How to Share Photos from iPhone to Mac
1. Unlock both your iPhone and Mac, make sure Bluetooth & Wi-Fi are on.
2. On your iPhone, open Photos > select photos > tap the Share icon > choose the Mac’s name from the AirDrop row.
3. On your Mac, click “Accept” when prompted. The photos will save to your Downloads folder or directly into the Photos app if chosen.
Pro Tip: If your Mac doesn’t appear, toggle Bluetooth off/on on both devices. Ensure both are in “Everyone” mode if not contacts.
How to Send Large Video Files from Mac to iPad
1. Open Finder on your Mac, navigate to the video file location.
2. Right-click the file > Share > AirDrop > select your iPad’s name. Alternatively, drag & drop the file onto the iPad icon in the AirDrop window.
3. On the iPad, tap “Accept”. The video will save to the Files app unless you specify a different location.
Ensure both devices are unlocked and awake; if the transfer stalls, bring devices closer and retry.
Changing AirDrop Visibility Settings
On Mac: Open Finder > Click “Go” > “AirDrop” > At bottom, click “Allow me to be discovered by” > Choose “Contacts Only” or “Everyone”.
On iOS: Open Control Center > Press the network settings card > Tap “AirDrop” > Select “Contacts Only” or “Everyone”.
If you’re concerned about privacy in public places, set to “Contacts Only” to avoid unsolicited requests.
How to Share Contacts and URLs
1. To share a contact, open the Contacts app on Mac or iOS. Select the contact > click/tap the Share icon > choose AirDrop > select recipient.
2. To share a URL, open Safari > navigate to the webpage > click/tap the Share icon > choose AirDrop > select recipient. The recipient’s device will open the link in their default browser.
Sharing contacts can be handy during networking events or conferences—quickly exchange vCards without manual entry.
How to Stop Receiving AirDrop Requests
If you’re in a crowded area and getting unwanted requests: On Mac, set AirDrop visibility to “No One”. On iOS, open Control Center > tap AirDrop > select “Receiving Off”.
This blocks all incoming requests until you re-enable. You can still send files, but you won’t be discoverable by other devices.