He is also a systems administrator for an IT firm in Texas serving small businesses. Article reviewed on Mar 04, Tweet Share Email. Apple iPad Macs. Learn how to use Airdrop on an iPhone.
What is AirDrop receiving? What is AirDrop Contacts? How far does AirDrop work? Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Email Address Sign up There was an error. Please try again. You're in! Thanks for signing up. There was an error. Tell us why! More from Lifewire. It's similar to what Google's Nearby Share offers for Android users, and when it works, it's a great way to share things quickly and easily between your own Apple devices, or to another Apple device, whether a contact or not, without having to open Mail, Messages or another app like WhatsApp and attach the file.
Here is how AirDrop works, how to use it and there's also a section on what to do if AirDrop isn't working. The two Apple devices you are using for AirDrop both have to have Bluetooth and Wi-Fi turned on and they need to be within 9 metres 30 foot of each other. A firewall is then created around the peer-to-peer Wi-Fi connection from both devices and files sent using AirDrop are encrypted. When you select the sharing icon on a file or photo, devices nearby that support AirDrop - and don't have their AirDrop settings set to Receiving Off on iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch or No One on Mac - will automatically appear under the file in the sharing screen.
When you tap on the receiver, they will be notified and they have the option to accept or reject the file. Apple AirDrop will then transfer the file over the Wi-Fi connection. It doesn't ever use NFC, Bluetooth or Bluetooth Low Energy for transfer like some other services use, meaning the transfer is normally very fast.
You'll also need to make sure your AirDrop settings are set to Contacts Only or Everyone rather than Receiving Off when receiving files and the same goes for the device you are sharing the content with. For Contacts Only, the Apple device you are sharing content with will need to have your email address or mobile number in your contact card for AirDrop to work.
Best of luck. View answer in context. All replies Drop Down menu. Loading page content. Jul 20, PM in response to timmy toad In response to timmy toad No. Reply Helpful Thread reply - more options Link to this Post. Jul 20, PM in response to laundry bleach In response to laundry bleach cheers buddy, thanks for that very obvious explanation, i obviously wasn't paying attention. User profile for user: laundry bleach laundry bleach. However, there are some key differences in sharing using AirDrop over sharing using another method.
To begin with, AirDrop is quick. Typically, content is shared using email or text messages. This requires a lot of work on your part and the part of the receiver.
You have to copy the content into a message and send it. Once received, the other person then has to download the content and find the right application in which to open it. With AirDrop, you can just click a couple things and the content is sent straight away to whoever you want. When that person receives it, it is automatically downloaded into the correct application, so it can be opened and accessed right away.
Another great benefit is security. When you are sharing content, the connection made is very secure. Because it uses iCloud to verify identity and sends the information over a secure Bluetooth connection, it offers far more protection of your information that sending it via a text message or email.
Finally, AirDrop lets you share anything. If you have created a grocery list, for example, on your Mac, you can send it quickly to your phone so you can use it to go shopping. If you have a photo on your iPhone that you want to share with a friend, you can easily pop into AirDrop and send it to him or her with a few taps.
It is simple to move files between all your Apple devices or to share them with other people, making it a nice tool if you are constantly moving between devices or if you are working in the Cloud with a group of people.
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