Share files between your Mac and Bluetooth devices
If your Mac is connected with a Bluetooth enabled device such as a phone, and you have permission, you can view the Public folder on the device, retrieve files from the device, and send files to the device.
You can also allow Bluetooth devices to browse files on your Mac (in a Public folder or other folder you choose), retrieve files, and send files.
Note: To transfer files using Bluetooth between a Mac and an iPhone, iPad, or iPod, use AirDrop. For more information, see Use AirDrop on your Mac to send files to devices near you.
Browse or retrieve a file from a device or computer
On your Mac, click the Bluetooth status icon in the menu bar, select a device or computer, then choose Browse Files on Device.
If you don’t see the Bluetooth status icon, choose Apple menu
Select a device in the list, then click Browse.
If you’re browsing another Mac, the default shared folder is the Public folder inside the Users folder.
Double-click a file to retrieve it.
Send a file to a Bluetooth device
On your Mac, click the Bluetooth status icon in the menu bar, select a device, then choose Send File to Device.
If you don’t see the Bluetooth status icon, choose Apple menu
Select a file, then click Send.
Select a device in the list, then click Send.
Set up your computer for sharing files
On your Mac, choose Apple menu
Select Bluetooth Sharing, then click the pop-up menus on the right to choose your options.
If you can’t browse or send files
Make sure the other device is Bluetooth enabled, turned on, and within range (up to 30 feet).
Make sure your computer is connected with the other device. Choose Apple menu
If the device is connected with your Mac and you still can’t send a file, try disconnecting the device and then connecting with it again. To disconnect the device, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, click Bluetooth, select the device, then click Remove. To connect with the device again, click Add.
Make sure you have permission to send a file to the device. You may need to enter a password. Check with the owner of the device.
Make sure your computer is set up to share files (see Set up your computer for sharing files).
Make sure you know which folder is being shared on the other computer or device.