User level: Level 1 (8 points)I can't use Airdrop to share anything (photos/pdf's/etc.) from iPhone or iPad to iMac. I can use Airdrop to share from the iMac to iPhone and iPad. What is blocking this, and can it be fixed?
Posted on Sep 27, 2026 3:23 PM
User level: Level 9 (53,902 points)Sep 27, 2026 4:43 PM in response to nancyfromSD
Hi,
Restart the devices, iPhone, iPad, and iMac which could solve your issue.
Also trying go to System Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services on your iMac and ensure it is turned on, as updates can occasionally disrupt local wireless interface states.
User level: Level 6 (17,937 points)Sep 28, 2026 4:47 PM in response to nancyfromSD
Also reboot your router and test
User level: Level 1 (40 points)Oct 7, 2026 4:18 PM in response to nancyfromSD
try using a different account on one device
User level: Level 1 (8 points)Sep 29, 2026 7:30 AM in response to kaz-k
Thank you. Unfortunately, tried these options, but they did not resolve the problem.
User level: Level 2 (256 points)Oct 2, 2026 2:22 PM in response to nancyfromSD
There, are quite a few clips on YouTube, about Airdrop, between iPhone and iMac!
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256366150