How do I make my Macbook Pro discoverable for AirDrop?

How do I make my Macbook Pro discoverable for AirDrop?

On your Mac, click the Finder icon in the Dock to open a Finder window. In the Finder sidebar, click AirDrop. In the AirDrop window, click the “Allow me to be discovered by” pop-up menu, then choose an option.

How do I make my Mac discoverable?

Set up Find My Mac

  1. On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Apple ID . Open Apple ID preferences for me.
  2. Click iCloud in the sidebar.
  3. Select Find My Mac, then click Allow (if asked) to allow Find My Mac to use the location of your Mac.

How do I AirDrop from iPhone to macbook?

How to AirDrop photos from iPhone to Mac

  1. Open the file that you want to AirDrop.
  2. Tap the share icon in the lower left.
  3. Choose AirDrop.
  4. Select your Apple device from the menu.
  5. Once your photos or videos have been sent, tap Done.

How do I use AirDrop from iPhone to Mac?

How to AirDrop from iPhone to Mac

  1. Find the file, photo, video, or other item you’d like to send.
  2. Locate and tap the share button (square with up arrow )
  3. Tap the Mac you’d like to share the file with.
  4. You’ll see “Sent” when complete.
  5. Look in your Downloads folder on your Mac to find the file.

How do I pair my iPhone with my Mac?

Set up syncing between your Mac and iPhone

  1. Connect iPhone and your computer with a cable.
  2. In the Finder sidebar on your Mac, select your iPhone.
  3. At the top of the window, click the type of content you want to sync (for example, Movies or Books).
  4. Select “Sync [content type] onto [device name].”

Why is my iPhone not connecting to my MacBook Pro?

Make sure that your iOS or iPadOS device is turned on, unlocked, and on the Home screen. Check that you have the latest software on your Mac or Windows PC. If you’re using iTunes, make sure you have the latest version. If you see a Trust this Computer alert, unlock your device and tap Trust.

Why does my iPhone not appear in Finder?

If your device is locked, this might be why your iPhone isn’t showing up in Finder. If you’re using an iPhone with a Home button, simply press the Home button and enter your passcode to unlock your phone. If you’ve set up Touch ID, you can also leave your finger on the Home button until your iPhone unlocks.