Here's how to use Apple's AirDrop.
We'll be going over how to activate AirDrop,
how to send files, and how to receive files.
Use our clickable sections below to keep track
of what step you're on during this tutorial.
Activate AirDrop on your devices.
The first thing you need to do
is make sure AirDrop is activated
on the device you want to receive files on.
If your devices are already activated,
skip to our next section.
On a Mac, click "Go" in the Finder menu
at the top of your screen, and then click "AirDrop."
If your Bluetooth or WiFi are turned off,
you'll be prompted to turn them on.
Now at the bottom of the AirDrop window,
you can choose which devices you want to allow
to connect to the device you're currently using.
Choose either "Everyone" or "Contacts Only."
Choosing "Everyone" can save you time
if you're constantly receiving files
from a number of people.
Just be aware that if you choose "Everyone,"
anyone with an Apple device can try to send you files.
On your iPhone or iPad,
the activation process is the same.
Just go into the settings, then "General" and "AirDrop."
Here, you'll be able to adjust your permissions.
You're now ready to send and receive files on this device.
Sending files from your devices.
Let's say you want to send a photo
of a beautiful landscape
from your iPhone or iPad
to any of your other Apple devices.
All you have to do is go into the photo app,
choose the photo you want to send,
and click the share button.
Now select the AirDrop function
and choose from the list of available devices.
You can also send files from your Mac to other devices.
Simply right-click on any file,
go down to the "Share" option, and click "AirDrop"
to see the list of available devices.
As long as you're in range
and have your device's AirDrop function activated,
you can share just about any file
between your Apple devices.
Receiving files.
Sending files, videos, or photos
between Apple devices that are logged in
to the same Apple ID happens automatically.
However, if a file is sent to you
from a device that's logged in to a different Apple ID,
you'll always be asked first
whether you want to accept or decline the transfer.
If you choose to accept,
your files will go directly into the downloads folder
of your Mac or into the appropriate app
of your iPhone or iPad.
Now you're ready to speed up your workflow
with Apple's AirDrop
and share content instantly between your devices.