
You need Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for AirDrop to work properly, so try switching them off and then on again to jump-start things. If toggling AirDrop itself doesn't get things going, you can escalate to the radios. If it doesn't, keep reading! Toggle radios That puts your Mac in an AirDrop-ready state as well and can help with detection. You can also toggle between Everyone, Contacts, and No One right from there, as described in the step above. If you're trying to use AirDrop from an iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad to your Mac, but your Mac isn't showing up, here's something else to try: If you're in a pinch, you can switch to Everyone and try again. Contacts Only is the most complex of the three since it has to verify who knows who.


Here's a list of all devices compatible with AirDrop. Even if one device (like your iPhone) is compatible, the other devices (like your Mac) must be, too. Older model devices aren't compatible with AirDrop.

Which devices are compatible with AirDrop?
