What is Airdrop Mac Lion?

How to Use OS X Lion AirDrop

Mac Lions AirDrop feature lets you wirelessly share files between compatible Macs with no configuration or setup required. AirDrop, new to OS X 10.7 Lion, builds on the success of Bonjour, Apples zeroconfig networking tool thats used for everything from finding printers to chatting across a local network.

How does AirDrop Work on a Mac?

Open the file that you want to send, then click Share button in the app window.
Choose AirDrop from the sharing options listed.

Does AirDrop Work on Older Macs?

Search for an Older Mac
Older Macs use a legacy implementation of AirDrop that isn't compatible with the latest iOS devices. You can use a modern Mac to send files to an older Mac, but you first have to tell AirDrop to search for the older Mac.

What is AirDrop Used For?

Send or receive with Nearby Share
With Nearby Share turned on and set up, you can use it to send documents, photos, videos or links to people who are in the same room as you. If you're sending a file, ask your friend to unlock their phone and leave the display turned on.

How do I Turn on AirDrop on Mac?

Open Finder .
Choose AirDrop from the left sidebar.
At the bottom of your screen, you will see “Allow me to be discovered by,” followed by a dropdown menu.
Ensure that Bluetooth and WiFi are both turned on and that you are within 30 feet of your iPhone to begin transferring files.