Airdrop not connecting between iPhone and Mac

I can airdrop between my iPad and my iPhone 6 and also between my iPad and my Mac, but not between my iPhone and my Mac, even when I have the setting to everyone. All 3 devices are on the same network. When I try to airdrop from my phone I get a message "no people found" and the iPhone doesn't show up on the Mac. My OS is Big Sur.


Any ideas about what might be going on and how to fix it are appreciated.

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.0

Posted on Nov 26, 2020 5:07 PM

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Dec 4, 2020 2:38 PM in response to ksingernc

Hello ksingernc,


We're happy to help with this trouble you're having connecting AirDrop between the iPhone and MacBook Air. First, let's make sure that you have the correct settings on both devices:


How to use AirDrop on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Use AirDrop on your Mac


For the Mac, make sure to check the guidance under "If you can't see the other device in AirDrop".


Feel free to reach back out if you have any questions.


Have a great day!

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