User level: Level 1 (60 points)Airdrop is not working from iPhone 17 pro to MacBook Pro with Golden Gate 27.2
Both wifi and bluetooth are turned on for both devices. I can airdrop from the MacBook pro to the iPhone, but when I want to Airdrop from the iPhone to the MacBook Pro, the MacBook does not show up as an option.
I have already - turned on location, turned wifi off and on, turned Bluetooth off and on.
Posted on Nov 9, 2026 8:07 AM
User level: Level 1 (60 points)Nov 9, 2026 8:59 AM in response to D.I. Johnson
I thought I had tried all the usual recommendations, but I had not restarted the MacBook Pro. That solved my problem! Thank you.
User level: Level 8 (45,031 points)Nov 9, 2026 8:34 AM in response to Jeffrey Collord
Have you restarted both devices?
If that does not resolve your issue, please review Apple's guidance on the subject in these support docs:
How to use AirDrop on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
Use AirDrop to send items to nearby Apple devices - Apple Support
Change AirDrop & Continuity settings on Mac - Apple Support
Have you enabled or disabled (limited) who can AirDrop to either device?
User level: Level 10 (148,617 points)Nov 9, 2026 8:39 AM in response to Jeffrey Collord
I find on my systems that Airdrop to Mac is not IMMEDIATELY available.
Sometimes it takes a minute (literally) to show up. Then it works just fine.
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256391422