One feature, in particular, that shows off the Apple ecosystem is Handoff. And here, we’ll discuss all the details.
What Is Handoff?
If you are unfamiliar with this feature, Handoff allows you to pick up a task from where you left off on another device. It works with devices such as the Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.
It’s one of the best Continuity features that use multiple Apple devices together. Handoff was new when Apple introduced OS X Yosemite in 2014, so it’s been around for a long time.
It’s important to note that Handoff doesn’t work with every device generation, so it’s a good idea to check Continuity’s system requirements on Apple’s support page to see if your devices support it.
How Can Handoff Be Useful
If you have multiple Apple devices, such as an iPhone and Mac, switching between devices while staying on task is super handy.
For example, let’s say you start an email on your iPad but want to finish it on your Mac without restarting the email draft; Handoff allows you to do that if you use Apple’s Mail app. You can also continue drafting messages in iMessage, work on documents in Pages, resume a webpage in Safari, and more.
However, Handoff works differently than how Sidecar works. One device does not become a direct extension of another.
How to Enable Handoff in macOS
While the feature may sound like it requires a lot of steps, enabling Handoff is straightforward. Before starting the process, ensure that you have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enabled. Otherwise, Handoff won’t work. In addition, you will need to have Handoff enabled on your other Apple devices.
To enable Handoff on your Mac:
Open System Settings. Click General. Next, click AirDrop & Handoff. Toggle on Allow Handoff between this Mac and your iCloud devices.
Now, Handoff will work between your Mac and other Apple devices that are signed in to your iCloud account. If you want to enable this feature on your iPhone, the process is similar to the one above, but you will need to toggle on Handoff in the AirDrop & Handoff section.
Work Across Your Apple Devices With Handoff
Handoff is a perfect example of how well Apple products work together. You can now efficiently work on a task while switching between your devices.
Another handy Continuity feature is Continuity Camera, which lets you use your iPhone to create a high-quality video calling experience.
