6 Useful Ways to Use Apple’s Continuity on iPhone and Mac

Though it’s been around for over a decade, Handoff is the gift that keeps on giving. A key part of Continuity, Handoff lets you seamlessly transition between native Apple apps on your iPhone and Mac, like Notes, Safari, and more. To use Handoff between your iPhone and Mac, you need to meet a few basic requirements. First, your iPhone and Mac need to be running at least iOS 8 and OSX Yosemite. Next, you need to be signed into the same Apple ID, as well as have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth turned on. You also need to make sure that both devices are within a short distance of each other for this to work.

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To use Handoff, simply open one of Apple’s designated apps on your iPhone, like Safari. Then, on your Mac, watch for the app icon to appear in the dock with a small gray circle with an iPhone silhouette inside. When you hover over it, you should see “From iPhone” listed under the app name.

Although Apple turns on Handoff by default, you may have turned it off in the past. To turn it back on on your iPhone, go to the Settings app > General > Airplay & Handoff and enable the button next to Handoff. On your Mac, go to System Preferences > AirDrop & Handoff. Then, to Allow Handoff between this Mac and your iCloud devices, enable the button.