Send a file to another Bluetooth device

You can send files to connected Bluetooth devices, such as some mobile phones or other computers. Some types of devices don't allow the transfer of files, or specific types of files.

  1. If you have not done so already, create a connection to the Bluetooth device.

  2. Click the Bluetooth menu in the top panel and click Send files to device.

  3. Choose the file you want to send and click Select.

    (To send more than one file in a folder, hold down Ctrl as you select each file.)

  4. Select the device which you want to send the files to from the list and then click Send.

    You can limit the list to only specific device types using the Device type drop-down control. You can also filter the list by whether the devices are paired and whether they are trusted.

  5. The owner of the receiving device usually has to press a button to accept the file. Once the owner accepts or declines, the result of the file transfer will be shown on your screen.