How to Send Link to Another Device on Safari
If you're using Safari on multiple Apple devices, you'll be pleased to know that sending links between them is a breeze. With iCloud Tabs, Handoff, and Universal Clipboard, Safari offers several ways to share links seamlessly across devices. In this guide, we'll walk you through each method step-by-step, so you can easily send a link from one device to another.
Understanding Safari's Cross-Device Features
Before we get started, let's take a closer look at the three features that allow you to share a link on Safari between devices: iCloud Tabs, Handoff, and Universal Clipboard.
iCloud Tabs
iCloud Tabs is a feature that syncs your open tabs across all your Apple devices. When you're signed in to iCloud on each device, you can easily see and access the tabs you have open on any of your other devices from within Safari.
This feature is especially useful when you're working on a project or researching a topic and need to switch between devices frequently. With iCloud Tabs, you can seamlessly pick up where you left off on any of your devices, without having to search for the website or page you were on.
Additionally, iCloud Tabs can help you stay organized. If you have a habit of leaving multiple tabs open on different devices, this feature allows you to consolidate them and keep track of all your open tabs in one place.
Handoff
Handoff lets you seamlessly move between tasks on your Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. It's a convenient way to continue what you're doing on one device from another, without having to interrupt your workflow.
For example, if you're working on a document on your Mac and need to leave the house, you can continue working on the same document on your iPhone without having to email it to yourself or transfer it manually. Handoff allows you to pick up right where you left off, no matter which device you're using.
Handoff also works with other apps, such as Mail, Messages, and Maps. You can start composing an email on your iPhone and finish it on your Mac, or begin navigating to a location on your Mac and continue on your iPhone.
Universal Clipboard
Universal Clipboard lets you copy and paste between your Apple devices. When you copy something on one device, it's automatically available to paste on any of your other devices.
This feature is particularly useful when you need to transfer text, images, or other content between devices quickly and easily. For example, if you find a recipe on your iPhone but want to view it on your iPad while you cook, you can simply copy the recipe on your iPhone and paste it on your iPad.
Universal Clipboard works with most apps, including Safari, Notes, and Photos. It also supports copying and pasting between Mac and iOS devices.
Overall, these three features make it easy to work across multiple Apple devices and seamlessly transition between them. Whether you're browsing the web, working on a project, or just trying to stay organized, Safari's cross-device features can help simplify your workflow and make your life easier.
Setting Up Your Devices for Link Sharing
Before you can send a link between devices, you'll need to enable syncing between them. Here's how:
Enabling iCloud Sync
First, make sure that iCloud is enabled on all your Apple devices. To do this, go to Settings on your iOS device or System Preferences on your Mac, select iCloud, and sign in with your Apple ID.
Signing in with the Same Apple ID
Next, ensure that you're signed in to Safari with the same Apple ID across all your devices. To check this, launch Safari and go to Safari > Preferences. Click the iCloud tab and make sure that the box next to Safari is checked.
Turning on Handoff
To use Handoff, you'll also need to ensure that it's turned on on each device. On your Mac, go to System Preferences > General and check the box next to "Allow Handoff between this Mac and your iCloud devices." On your iPhone or iPad, go to Settings > General > Handoff, and make sure Handoff is turned on.
Sending a Link via iCloud Tabs
If you've got a web page open on one device that you'd like to access on another device, iCloud Tabs is the easiest way to do it.
Accessing iCloud Tabs on Another Device
On your second device, open Safari and click the iCloud Tabs button in the toolbar. This will display a list of the tabs you have open on all your other Apple devices, so you can pick up right where you left off.
Troubleshooting iCloud Tabs Issues
If you're having trouble seeing your iCloud tabs on another device, make sure that you're signed in with the same Apple ID on both devices, and that iCloud is turned on for Safari on both devices. You should also check that you have a stable internet connection.
Sharing a Link Using Handoff
If you're working on one device and want to continue on another, Handoff is the perfect solution. Here's how to use it:
Initiating Handoff on Your First Device
First, make sure that Handoff is turned on on both devices. Then, open the web page you want to share on your first device, and leave it open. Finally, switch to your second device.
Picking Up the Link on Your Second Device
On your second device, check the Handoff app icon in the Dock (Mac) or App Switcher (iOS). Clicking the icon will open the same web page that you were viewing on your first device, and you can start browsing right away.
Handoff Compatibility and Limitations
Handoff works with a limited set of Apple apps, including Safari, Mail, Messages, Maps, and more. It also requires Bluetooth to be enabled on your devices and for them to be in close proximity. If Handoff isn't working as expected, try restarting both devices and ensuring that Bluetooth is turned on.
Conclusion
Sharing links between Apple devices is incredibly easy, thanks to the built-in cross-device features in Safari. Whether you're using iCloud Tabs, Handoff, or Universal Clipboard, you'll be able to quickly and easily send a link to another device and pick up right where you left off. So why not give it a try?