What is iPhone airdrop?

Here’s everything you need to know about iPhone AirDrop, including: iPhone AirDrop – What Is It? AirDrop is Apple’s file transfer technology that allows iPhone, iPad, and Mac users to wirelessly send files to other iOS devices or Mac users within 30 feet of each other. AirDrop does not require an internet connection.

How to airdrop a file?

To use AirDrop to send a file, it couldn’t be any easier. Open the file you want to send on your iOS device or Mac. Click or tap the Share button (it look like an arrow pointing up from a box). From the Share Menu, select AirDrop. From the AirDrop list, select one of your other devices or the name of the person you want to AirDrop the file to.

Who can see my device using airdrop?

Contacts Only: Only your contacts can see your device. Everyone: All nearby Apple devices using AirDrop can see your device. When you set your AirDrop option to Everyone in iOS 16.2 or later, your option will revert to Contacts Only after 10 minutes.

How far does airdrop work?

The maximum distance two devices can be apart and still AirDrop files is about 30 feet. Both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth must be active for the transfer. Was this page helpful?