The file automatically gets added to your Downloads folder. If you’re receiving a file from a device belonging to the same iCloud account as yours, you won’t have to do anything. Clicking on any of them will initiate the transfer. You’ll see a share sheet, as shown below, with a list of nearby devices. Drag and drop the file(s) you want to share on the device avatar.Īlternatively, if you have a file open in an app that has the Share icon, you can just click on it, and select AirDrop. You’ll see all your AirDrop compatible devices here.

Open Finder, and navigate to Go > AirDrop from the menu bar, or select AirDrop from the Finder window sidebar.

You also need the iOS device running iOS 7 or later to transfer files between two iOS devices or an iOS device and a Mac computer. *The MacBook Pro (17-Inch Late 2008) and the white MacBook (Late 2008) do not support AirDrop.

Mac Pro (Early 2009 with AirPort Extreme card, or Mid 2010).

To transfer files between two Mac computers or a Mac computer and an iOS device, you need one of the Mac models listed below and OS X Lion or later. AirDrop was incompatible across Mac and iOS earlier, but with OS X Yosemite and iOS 8, it works across iOS and Mac, so you’ll be able to transfer files from your iPhone to your Mac, and vice versa. They must tap “Accept” to get it.AirDrop is a feature in iOS and OS X that lets you share files between devices locally.

Your recipient will see a notification to receive your Bear note.

Wait a second, and nearby iPhones, iPads, and Macs will appear at the top of the share sheet (note: those devices must have AirDrop enabled too).

Tap the share button in the top right corner of the note editor (or: swipe left on a note in the note list, then select More and then Share).

On iPhone and iPad, make sure AirDrop is enabled and configured for either “Contacts only” or “Everyone.” Then, transferring a Bear note is easy: You can learn more about AirDrop for Mac and AirDrop for iOS on Apple’s site.

It’s easier and faster than using text messaging, thumb drives, or emailing files around. Apple’s AirDrop feature is an easy way to share your Bear notes with friends, coworkers, family, or just between your own devices.

How to use airdrop from iphone to mac