{"id":264527,"date":"2021-06-01T18:23:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-01T15:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-use-nearby-share-on-a-chromebook\/"},"modified":"2021-06-01T18:23:00","modified_gmt":"2021-06-01T15:23:00","slug":"how-to-use-nearby-share-on-a-chromebook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-use-nearby-share-on-a-chromebook\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Use Nearby Share on a Chromebook"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a35fe56a8039\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a35fe56a8039\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-use-nearby-share-on-a-chromebook\/#Set_up_Nearby_Share_on_a_Chromebook\" >Set up Nearby Share on a Chromebook<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-use-nearby-share-on-a-chromebook\/#How_to_Use_Nearby_Share_on_a_Chromebook\" >How to Use Nearby Share on a Chromebook<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Use Nearby Share on a Chromebook&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-719087\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/android-chrome-os-nearby-share.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"android and chromebook nearby share\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cNearby Share\u201d is Android\u2019s answer to <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">App<\/a>le\u2019s AirDrop. It\u2019s a universal method for sharing between devices, with no Wi-Fi required. Nearby Share works with Chromebooks, too. We\u2019ll show you how to set it up and start sharing.<\/p>\n<p>Nearby Share is available on Chromebooks running Chrome OS 89 and newer and on devices running Android 6.0 and higher. You likely have it already on your phone or tablet and just need to set it up. You\u2019ll want to do that before we get started with the Chromebook.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>AirDrop for Android: How to Use Android Nearby Share<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Set_up_Nearby_Share_on_a_Chromebook\"><\/span>Set up Nearby Share on a Chromebook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>First, open the Settings on your Chromebook. To do this, click the clock on your Chromebook\u2019s task bar (known as the \u201cShelf\u201d) to bring up the Quick Settings panel. Select the gear icon to open the Settings menu.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-712461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Screenshot-2021-02-04-9.18.15-AM.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"open Quick Settings and tap the gear\" width=\"561\" height=\"244\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the Settings menu, go to the \u201cConnected Devices\u201d tab in the sidebar.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-715139\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/5.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"connected devices in settings\" width=\"533\" height=\"252\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Next, if the feature is available on your Chromebook, you\u2019ll see \u201cNearby Share\u201d listed here. Click \u201cSet Up\u201d to get started.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-719156\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2021-03-17_13-24-59.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"click set up\" width=\"535\" height=\"199\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>First, give your device a name and click \u201cNext.\u201d This is what you and others will see when looking for nearby devices.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-719157\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2021-03-17_13-26-44.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"name device and click next\" width=\"549\" height=\"439\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The next step is to decide who will be able to share with you. You have three visibility preferences to choose from:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>All Contacts:<\/strong>\u00a0All of your contacts with Nearby Share will be able to see your device. You will be able to see all devices nearby with Nearby Share open.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Some Contacts:<\/strong>\u00a0You choose which contacts will be able to see your device.\u00a0You will be able to see all devices nearby with Nearby Share open.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hidden:<\/strong>\u00a0No one can see your device.\u00a0You will be able to see all devices nearby with Nearby Share open.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you choose \u201cAll Contacts\u201d or \u201cHidden,\u201d no further setup is required.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-719158\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2021-03-17_13-30-01.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"device visibility\" width=\"623\" height=\"293\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Choosing \u201cSome Contacts\u201d will allow you to go through your contact list and individually select people. Scroll through the list and toggle on anyone who you want to be able to see your device.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-719160\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2021-03-17_13-31-19.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"select people\" width=\"615\" height=\"490\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Click \u201cConfirm\u201d after you\u2019ve made your visibility choices.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-719159\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2021-03-17_13-30-01a.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"confirm choices\" width=\"622\" height=\"148\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re done with the initial setup! Now, let\u2019s get sharing.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Use_Nearby_Share_on_a_Chromebook\"><\/span>How to Use Nearby Share on a Chromebook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nearby Share works in two ways\u2014sending and receiving. First, we\u2019ll cover how to send something with Nearby Share. This can be done from the File Manager.<\/p>\n<p>Click the App Launcher icon in the bottom-left corner to see all of the apps on your Chromebook or Chromebox. From there, open the \u201cFiles\u201d app.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-687697\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/usb2-650x202.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"chromebook file manager app\" width=\"640\" height=\"199\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Find the file that you want to share and right-click on it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-687521 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/3-20-650x380.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"chromebook right click file to copy\" width=\"640\" height=\"374\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Select \u201cShare\u201d from the context menu.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-719161\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2021-03-17_14-17-29.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"select share\" width=\"641\" height=\"270\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cNearby Share\u201d will be one of the options. Select it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-719162\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2021-03-17_14-18-34.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"select nearby share\" width=\"508\" height=\"297\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Nearby discoverable devices will appear here. Choose your Android phone or tablet\u2014or Chromebook\u2014and click \u201cNext.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-719168\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2021-03-17_14-19-16.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"select device and click next\" width=\"506\" height=\"405\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Once you \u201cAccept\u201d on the receiving device, the transfer will begin and the file will be downloaded to your other device.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-719163\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2021-03-17_14-21-26.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"transfer in progress\" width=\"467\" height=\"192\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Receiving with Nearby Share on a Chromebook is easy. You just need to make sure that your Chromebook is unlocked and that other devices will be able to see it. When a device is trying to share with you, a notification will ask whether you want to \u201cRecieve\u201d or \u201cDecline.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-719165\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2021-03-17_15-04-35.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"receive nearby share on chromebook\" width=\"552\" height=\"242\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If your Chromebook doesn\u2019t seem to be showing up on other devices, you can manually toggle on visibility for five minutes from the Quick Settings panel.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-719166\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2021-03-17_15-05-16.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"toggle on visibility\" width=\"628\" height=\"272\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>What Is Android Nearby Share, and Does It Work Like AirDrop?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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