{"id":2856,"date":"2021-03-11T16:20:36","date_gmt":"2021-03-11T16:20:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/?p=2856"},"modified":"2022-05-23T11:21:58","modified_gmt":"2022-05-23T11:21:58","slug":"how-to-connect-iphone-to-macbook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/how-to-connect-iphone-to-macbook\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Connect iPhone to MacBook 2021: Latest Easy Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In the US, almost 50% of smartphone owners are iPhone users. MacBook shipments are even expected to reach a staggering 17.1 million units worldwide this year. Clearly, Apple products are here to stay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, got your iPhone and Mac ready?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this post, we guide you on how to connect iPhone to MacBook using USB cable and wireless methods. Whether you&#8217;re a MacBook Air or MacBook Pro user, you&#8217;re in good hands. Many methods will work to connect both iPhone or <a href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/why-is-my-ipad-charging-so-slow\/\">iPad<\/a> to your mac.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ll also answer your questions on Bluetooth, syncing, and troubleshoot common problems you might face when you connect iPhone to Mac.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read on and let\u2019s get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69df7369a93eb\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 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Benefits of connecting (and syncing) iPhone device to your Mac<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/how-to-connect-iphone-to-macbook\/#How_to_Connect_iPhone_to_Mac_via_USB_Cable\" >How to Connect iPhone to Mac via USB Cable<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/how-to-connect-iphone-to-macbook\/#How_to_Connect_iPhone_to_MacBook_Wirelessly\" >How to Connect iPhone to MacBook Wirelessly<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/how-to-connect-iphone-to-macbook\/#AirDrop\" >AirDrop<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/how-to-connect-iphone-to-macbook\/#Set_up_WiFi_syncing_between_iPhone_and_Mac\" >WiFi<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/how-to-connect-iphone-to-macbook\/#Personal_Hotspot\" >Use iPhone's Personal Hotspot for Mac<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/how-to-connect-iphone-to-macbook\/#FAQs_on_BlueTooth_and_Syncing\" >FAQs on BlueTooth and Syncing<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/how-to-connect-iphone-to-macbook\/#Can_I_connect_iPhone_to_MacBook_via_BlueTooth\" >Can I connect iPhone to MacBook via BlueTooth?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/how-to-connect-iphone-to-macbook\/#Will_I_lose_any_data_when_I_sync_iPhone_and_Mac\" >Will I lose any data when I sync iPhone and Mac?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/how-to-connect-iphone-to-macbook\/#Troubleshooting_Connection_Problems\" >Troubleshooting Connection Problems<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/how-to-connect-iphone-to-macbook\/#%E2%80%9CMy_iPhone_keeps_vibrating_when_the_cable_is_connected%E2%80%9D\" >iPhone vibrates when connected via cable<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/how-to-connect-iphone-to-macbook\/#%E2%80%9CWhy_is_AirDrop_not_working_My_MacBook_cant_detect_my_iPhone%E2%80%9D\" >AirDrop not working on iPhone\/MacBook<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/how-to-connect-iphone-to-macbook\/#%E2%80%9CiPhone_keeps_blinking_and_does_not_connect_to_Mac%E2%80%9D\" >iPhone blinks, cannot connect to Mac<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/how-to-connect-iphone-to-macbook\/#Easy_Ways_to_Connect_iPhone_to_MacBook_Today\" >Easy Ways to Connect iPhone to MacBook Today<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Overview_Benefits_of_connecting_and_syncing_iPhone_device_to_your_Mac\"><\/span>Quick Overview: Benefits of connecting (and syncing) iPhone device to your Mac<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>In the old days, we copy and paste manually to have identical files on different devices. The process was tedious and prone to human error.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/how-to-sync-contacts-from-iphone-to-mac\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">sync your iPhone and Mac<\/a>, you enable the devices to do the work automatically for you. Here are some benefits of syncing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Access all your downloaded (or manually ripped) music, videos, audiobooks, etc on either device.<\/strong> Enjoy on iPhone on-the-go, continue at your Mac\u2019s desk.<\/li><li><strong>You\u2019ll always have copies of important documents.<\/strong> How many times have we heard: \u201cOh no, I only have [the file] on Mac. My iPhone doesn\u2019t have it\u201d, and vice versa?<\/li><li><strong>Greater flexibility.<\/strong> If your iPhone battery dies, simply carry on with your Mac while the phone charges at the side. No worries about your <a href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/why-iphone-getting-hot-how-to-fix\/\">iPhone overheating<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>An iPhone and Mac duo can go on to accomplish even more once you set up <a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/how-long-to-backup-iphone-to-icloud\/\">iCloud<\/a>, Handoff, or Continuity features or universal clipboard. Simply log in with your Apple ID on both devices you&#8217;d like to connect. But for this article, we\u2019ll just cover the basics: cable and wireless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Connect_iPhone_to_Mac_via_USB_Cable\"><\/span>How to Connect iPhone to Mac via USB Cable<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/yh0utueiz-i-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"USB-C, USB, Type-C, and audio cables are in picture\" class=\"wp-image-2865\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/yh0utueiz-i-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/yh0utueiz-i-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/yh0utueiz-i-1536x1153.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/yh0utueiz-i-2048x1538.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You probably realize that the current MacBooks don\u2019t have USB-A ports anymore. (You know, the rectangular ones where we always insert our pendrive in wrongly?) <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The port on MacBook is USB Type-C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, to connect your iPhone to MacBook, what type should you use? It mostly comes down to the iPhone cable you already have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>iPhone model<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Default cable type<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Connect directly to Mac?<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">iPhone XR, SE and 11 onwards<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">USB-C to Lightning cable<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">iPhone X and below<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">USB-A to Lightning cable<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">No<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you own an iPhone X (or other models before it), you\u2019ll need <strong>an adapter or new cable<\/strong>. These are the two options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\"><li><strong>Buy a USB-C to USB Adapter<\/strong> &#8211; This adapter will act as the intermediary between your iPhone and Mac. The Apple store currently lists its price as $19.00.<\/li><li><strong>Buy a USB-C to Lightning cable<\/strong> &#8211; This cable is the one that comes with the latest iPhone models. As an individual accessory, the 1m cable costs $19.00.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Connect_iPhone_to_MacBook_Wirelessly\"><\/span>How to Connect iPhone to MacBook Wirelessly <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AirDrop\"><\/span>AirDrop<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>How to connect iPhone to Mac without a USB? For some quick file sharing, you don\u2019t even need to go through the hassle with cables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Need that one picture from iPhone for desktop editing? Use iPhone\u2019s handy feature: AirDrop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AirDrop combines the power of WiFi and BlueTooth technology to locate nearby Apple devices and send files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to AirDrop from iPhone to Mac<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll need to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Turn on WiFi for both iPhone and Mac<\/li><li>Enable AirDrop on Mac<ol><li>Finder at the top of the window \u2192 \u201cGo\u201d tab \u2192 AirDrop<\/li><li>Click \u201cTurn On BlueTooth\u201d<\/li><li>\u201cAllow me to be discovered by\u201d \u2013 change from \u201cNo one\u201d to \u201cEveryone\u201d <\/li><\/ol><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/mac-airdrop-1-1-1024x441.png\" alt=\"first screenshot showing Airdrop option selected from the Go Menu on macbook and second screenshot showing air drop window and cursor is pointing at Turn on Bluetooth button\" class=\"wp-image-2882\" width=\"768\" height=\"331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/mac-airdrop-1-1-1024x441.png 1024w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/mac-airdrop-1-1-300x129.png 300w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/mac-airdrop-1-1-1536x661.png 1536w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/mac-airdrop-1-1.png 1614w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/mac-airdrop-2-1.png\" alt=\"allow me to discovered by option on airdrop window marked red\" class=\"wp-image-2884\" width=\"476\" height=\"288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/mac-airdrop-2-1.png 635w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/mac-airdrop-2-1-300x181.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 476px) 100vw, 476px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Enable AirDrop on iPhone<ol><li>Swipe up for Control Centre <\/li><li>Turn on BlueTooth <\/li><li>Press and hold WiFi button \u2192 AirDrop \u2192 Everyone  <\/li><\/ol><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/turn-on-iphone-airdrop-1024x567.png\" alt=\"bluetooth and wifi turned on and marked as red in a first screenshot, second screenshot showing Airdrop receiving off button marked as red, everyone marked as red on third screenshot of airdrop section \" class=\"wp-image-2908\" width=\"768\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/turn-on-iphone-airdrop-1024x567.png 1024w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/turn-on-iphone-airdrop-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/turn-on-iphone-airdrop-1536x851.png 1536w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/turn-on-iphone-airdrop.png 1750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ensure that your iPhone is next to your Mac. Select the file you want to send \u2192 Tap &#8220;Share&#8221; icon\u2192 Select your Mac device \u2192 Send.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On your Mac, you would see an incoming notification. Simply click \u201cReceive\u201d. There you go! Your files will pop up in the respective Mac app and\/or Downloads folder. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Set_up_WiFi_syncing_between_iPhone_and_Mac\"><\/span><strong>Set up WiFi syncing between iPhone and Mac<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To connect your iPhone to MacBook wirelessly, you\u2019ll need to set up WiFi syncing before doing away with cables in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the very first time you set up WiFi syncing, <strong>you do need the cable<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, there is no workaround to this procedure right now. (Think you don\u2019t need to buy that new cable? Sigh. Same here.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to connect iPhone to MacBook via WiFi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>First, ensure that your iPhone and Mac are connected to the same WiFi network. These are the steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\"><li>Connect your iPhone to Mac using the USB-C to Lightning cable<\/li><li>File \u2192 New Finder Window<\/li><li>Select your device (e.g. John\u2019s iPhone) in the Finder sidebar<\/li><li>In the button bar, click \u201cGeneral\u201d. Scroll down to \u201cOptions\u201d section.<\/li><li>\u2611 Show this iPhone when on WiFi<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/wifi-sync-1-2-1024x413.png\" alt=\"wifi sync iphone and macbook connect iphone to macbook\" class=\"wp-image-2897\" width=\"768\" height=\"310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/wifi-sync-1-2-1024x413.png 1024w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/wifi-sync-1-2-300x121.png 300w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/wifi-sync-1-2-1536x619.png 1536w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/wifi-sync-1-2.png 1749w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Again, next time you want to do WiFi sync, your iPhone and Mac need to be connected to the same WiFi network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that WiFi syncing is also slower than cable syncing, according to Apple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Personal_Hotspot\"><\/span>Personal Hotspot<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>The connection between iPhone to Mac isn\u2019t limited to convenient file sharing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you don\u2019t have access to WiFi, you can connect your Mac to iPhone\u2019s Personal Hotspot to use the internet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The process of linking the two devices is also known as \u201ctethering\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>An important note before activating Hotspot:<\/strong> Check your iPhone\u2019s data package because Personal Hotspot uses your mobile network connection. You don\u2019t want to end up with an unexpected bill!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to use iPhone Hotspot for MacBook<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On your iPhone: Settings app \u2192 Personal Hotspot \u2192 Tap \u201cAllows others to join\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On older iPhones, the alternative steps are: Settings \u2192 Mobile Data \u2192 Personal Hotspot \u2192 Tap &#8220;Allow others to join&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can choose to change the password. Let\u2019s be honest: no one remembers the default complicated one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/quusekrfti8-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"iphone and macbook on a table with a plant\" class=\"wp-image-2898\" width=\"605\" height=\"403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/quusekrfti8-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/quusekrfti8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/quusekrfti8-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/quusekrfti8-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/quusekrfti8-930x620.jpg 930w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 605px) 100vw, 605px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, on your Mac:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\"><li>Select your iPhone from the WiFi network list.<\/li><li>Enter password \u2192 Join<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Personal Hotspot is often slightly slower than WiFi. It depends on your location and the website you\u2019re visiting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;d be unrealistic to watch a high definition film on Personal Hotspot, but Googling for everyday information works just fine. Personal Hotspot functions as a very helpful backup every now and then. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_BlueTooth_and_Syncing\"><\/span>FAQs on BlueTooth and Syncing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_connect_iPhone_to_MacBook_via_BlueTooth\"><\/span>Can I connect iPhone to MacBook via BlueTooth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>To use iPhone\u2019s Hotspot?<\/strong> Yes.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>On your iPhone: Settings \u2192 Personal Hotspot \u2192 Tap \u201cAllows others to join\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On your Mac, pair your devices first. Here&#8217;s how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\"><li>Click the Apple menu icon \u2192 System Preferences \u2192 BlueTooth \u2192 Turn On BlueTooth<\/li><li>Select your iPhone \u2192 Connect<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, to connect your Mac to iPhone\u2019s Hotspot: Click BlueTooth symbol in the menu bar \u2192 Select iPhone \u2192 Connect to Network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>To send files via BlueTooth?<\/strong> No.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In the late 2000s, we send music and photos via BlueTooth all the time, which was great. But Apple devices don\u2019t enable this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, they direct you to AirDrop. AirDrop combines both WiFi and BlueTooth technology to locate Apple devices nearby and send the files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/7ysd00igyx4-178x250.jpg\" alt=\"macbook keyboard picture\" class=\"wp-image-2894\" width=\"217\" height=\"305\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/7ysd00igyx4-178x250.jpg 178w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/7ysd00igyx4-730x1024.jpg 730w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/7ysd00igyx4-1095x1536.jpg 1095w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/7ysd00igyx4-1460x2048.jpg 1460w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/7ysd00igyx4-scaled.jpg 1825w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 217px) 100vw, 217px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_I_lose_any_data_when_I_sync_iPhone_and_Mac\"><\/span>Will I lose any data when I sync iPhone and Mac?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Syncing helps keep the files on your devices identical and updated. You\u2019ll only \u201close data\u201d if you accidentally deleted something you didn&#8217;t intend to \u2026 and then went ahead with syncing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you remove an automatically synced item from a device, that item will certainly be deleted from your iPhone on the next sync.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How to restore that deleted file? If it&#8217;s something you purchased, you can recover the file easily by simply re-downloading it through the app. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Troubleshooting_Connection_Problems\"><\/span>Troubleshooting Connection Problems<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CMy_iPhone_keeps_vibrating_when_the_cable_is_connected%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>\u201cMy iPhone keeps vibrating when the cable is connected.\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This happens because your iPhone is connecting and disconnecting repeatedly from your Mac. It vibrates each time the device reconnects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Troubleshooting Tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Use a different USB port or cable (but the same type, of course).<\/li><li>Check for cable damage. Guilty owner of a cable with copper bits sticking out? High time for a new one.<\/li><li>Try plugging in the cable directly into your Mac\u2019s USB port, instead of a USB hub.<\/li><li>Restart your Mac and\/or iPhone. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CWhy_is_AirDrop_not_working_My_MacBook_cant_detect_my_iPhone%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>\u201cWhy is AirDrop not working? My MacBook can\u2019t detect my iPhone.\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/brett-jordan-ShEPzAZctBQ-unsplash-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"iphone control center picture showing wifi, hotspot and bluetooth are turned on\" class=\"wp-image-2902\" width=\"310\" height=\"233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/brett-jordan-ShEPzAZctBQ-unsplash-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/brett-jordan-ShEPzAZctBQ-unsplash-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/brett-jordan-ShEPzAZctBQ-unsplash-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/brett-jordan-ShEPzAZctBQ-unsplash-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 310px) 100vw, 310px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Apple, AirDrop can reach a range of 30ft (9m). But like all wireless technology, it doesn\u2019t always work in tip-top condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many users are also not aware that AirDrop needs both BlueTooth and Wifi to work. If these functions are turned off, your iPhone and Mac can\u2019t detect each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tips on how to solve:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Check the BlueTooth icons as well as the Wifi icon on the Mac and iPhone to make sure they are turned on.<\/li><li>Place your iPhone and Mac right next to each other.<\/li><li>On iPhone and Mac, toggle the AirDrop function on and off. Sometimes the feature just needs a quick refresh.<\/li><li>Update your iOS devices. Sending files between outdated versions might have caused the error.<\/li><li>Turn off \u201cDo Not Disturb\u201d mode, if it\u2019s enabled.<\/li><li>Restart your Mac and iPhone.<\/li><li>Make sure your connected to the same wi fi network<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CiPhone_keeps_blinking_and_does_not_connect_to_Mac%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>\u201ciPhone keeps blinking and does not connect to Mac.\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your iPhone screen repeatedly blinks, flickers or goes black when you attempt to connect, it might be caused by software crashes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tips on how to solve:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Do a force restart on your iPhone. The steps vary slightly with different iPhone models:<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>iPhone 6s and below<\/strong> &#8211; Press and hold: <strong>Power button<\/strong> + <strong>Home button<\/strong> until screen turns black and restarts. Let go once Apple logo appears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>iPhone 7<\/strong> &#8211; Press and hold: <strong>Sleep\/Wake button + Volume Down button<\/strong> until screen turns black and restarts. Let go once Apple logo appears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>iPhone 8 and above <\/strong>&#8211; The newer iPhones are a little trickier. Follow these steps: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Press <strong>Volume Up button<\/strong> once quickly. Press <strong>Volume Down button<\/strong> once quickly. Press and hold <strong>Side button<\/strong> until screen turns black and restarts. Let go once Apple logo appears. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Also ensure that your devices are running on the latest operating system. Don\u2019t procrastinate on those updates. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/tjr0bz-9tto-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"a person holding an iphone on road with blurry background of public\" class=\"wp-image-2912\" width=\"594\" height=\"395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/tjr0bz-9tto-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/tjr0bz-9tto-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/tjr0bz-9tto-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/tjr0bz-9tto-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/tjr0bz-9tto-930x620.jpg 930w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 594px) 100vw, 594px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Easy_Ways_to_Connect_iPhone_to_MacBook_Today\"><\/span>Easy Ways to Connect iPhone to MacBook Today<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Enjoy the features Apple has to offer \u2013 AirDrop, WiFi sync, and Personal Hotspot \u2013 when you connect your iPhone to Mac wirelessly. This guide helped you know all the ways you can connect your iPhone to Macbook Air or even Macbook Pro. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember that Mac has USB-C ports, so do invest in the correct adapter or cable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you leave, here\u2019s a bonus idea: How about simply getting a new iPhone altogether?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can <a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/sell-iphone\/\">sell your iPhone<\/a> for cash, we can help with that! We plant a tree while we\u2019re at it, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Treat yourself to a brand new iPhone to connect with your Mac.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/1189002\/apple-macbook-unit-shipments-worldwide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple MacBook unit shipments worldwide 2016-2021<\/a>, Statista, 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/236550\/percentage-of-us-population-that-own-a-iphone-smartphone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Share of smartphone users that use an Apple iPhone in the United States from 2014 to 2021<\/a>, Statista, 2021.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the US, almost 50% of smartphone owners are iPhone users. MacBook shipments are even expected to reach a staggering 17.1 million units worldwide this year. Clearly, Apple products are here to stay. So, got your iPhone and Mac ready? 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