Once you've done this, and, say, you are composing an email on your iPhone and have the Mac nearby, Mail will show up in the Dock. On your Mac, go to System Preferences > General > check Allow Handoff. On your iOS device, go to Settings > General > Handoff & Suggested Apps > On.Ģ.
Here's how to manually enable all features, in case of any issues.ġ. When you've done these things, Continuity will work because it is enabled by default.
Your devices are near each other and have Bluetooth switched on.
You've signed in to FaceTime using the same iCloud account on all devices.Ĥ. You have signed in to the same iCloud account on all your devices.ģ. All of your devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.Ģ. You need to ensure four things before you can use all Continuity features.
The other Continuity features will run on any device that supports iOS 8.1 or OS X Yosemite. iPad mini, iPad mini with Retina display, iPad mini 3Īnd the following Macs running OS X Yosemite: iPhone 4s (only for sharing iPhone calls)Ĥ. Handoff and Instant Hotspot work on the following devices running iOS 8.1 or above:Ģ. Text messages: In addition to sending iMessages like you always have, you can now also send and receive text messages using any supported Apple device. Phone calls: You can make and receive phone calls using any supported Apple device.Ĥ.
You don't need to enter a password to connect to the hotspot as long as your devices support this feature.ģ. Instant Hotspot: Lets your Apple devices share a mobile Internet connection easily. Third-party developers can add this feature to their apps too, though remember it won't work for third-party apps unless they have been explicitly updated to support Handoff across various devices.Ģ. Whether it's wrapping up an unfinished message on Mail or a document in Pages, these automatically sync across Apple devices with Handoff. Handoff: The ability to pick up where you left off with apps. But if you haven't been able to use it yet, here's what you need and how it works.Ĭontinuity primary comprises these four features:ġ. If your device supports Continuity, the feature is enabled by default. If you compose a document in Pages or edit a photo on your Mac, you can continue it immediately from other Apple devices. It also lets you pick up where you left off with supported apps and easily share a mobile Internet connection across Apple devices. Continuity allows you to make and answer calls, send and receive text messages via your iPad, iPod touch (5th generation) and even your Mac. One of the best new features on iOS and Mac is the ability to seamlessly switch between your Mac, iPhone, iPad and iPod touch (5th generation).