Apple devices incorporate a technology that many would like and which is one of the main architects of the word “ecosystem”: AirDrop. Using AirDrop, we can share any kind of file between iPhone, iPad and Mac within seconds.
However, we must set AirDrop correctly because if we don’t, anyone could send us a file on our devices. And while we might dismiss it, it might not be something to our liking. There have been some really bad jokes that used AirDrop.
This is why we will teach you enable, disable and correctly configure AirDrop, including a setting that you should always have enabled and that not all users have.
How to turn AirDrop on or off on iPhone and iPad
To turn AirDrop on or off, we have two different ways to do it. From iPhone settings in General> AirDropand selecting Receive Off or both modes to activate AirDrop, and from the control center, which is faster.
- Slide the Control center from the iPhone or iPad.
- Maintain in the connection box.
- Below appears AirDrop.
- Click on the icon to activate or deactivate AirDrop.
- If it appears in blue, it is activated, if it is gray, it will be deactivated.
How to activate AirDrop on iPhone for contacts only
But there is another AirDrop setting that is essential to have enabled: the reception only for contacts. By enabling this feature, only users who we have added as contacts can send files to us, so you can forget about practical jokes.
You can only activate reception for contacts from Ajustes> General> AirDrop> Contactos Solo, or also from the control center. Press and hold the AirDrop icon and select Contacts only.
How to change the sound and vibrations of AirDrop
Another great AirDrop option is choose the sound that our iPhone plays when receiving a file. Likewise, we can also modify and customize the vibration. For that, proceed as following:
- Enter the Settings from your iPhone or iPad.
- Now press Sounds and vibrations.
- Enter the section AirDrop.
- Select the desired tone and vibration.
How to activate AirDrop on Mac
AirDrop es a technology also compatible with macOS. Sending files between your iPhone or iPad and Mac is incredibly easy when you enable this feature. On Mac it is somewhat hidden, but just follow these steps:
- If you have macOS Big Sur, in the upper right area you have the Control center.
- Click on the icon with two switches and you will see an AirDrop setting similar to that of the iPhone or iPad.
- By clicking on it you can activate or deactivate this function.
- In previous versions, you must enter the Searcher and in the right area you will see AirDrop.
That’s all you need to know about AirDrop, remember activate the Contacts option only to avoid problems. If at any time you need it, you can activate the All option.
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