Copy & Paste from iPhone to Mac doesn't work (Universal Clipboard)

Solution 1:

If the copy feature was working in the past and all of a sudden it stopped working, then you could try either of the following options:

1. Restart Bluetooth (Turn off & on) on both the devices (iPhone & Mac) - System Preferences --> Bluetooth --> Turn Bluetooth Off
2. Sign Out and Sign In back to iCloud on both the devices (iPhone & Mac)

If neither works, you can restart both the devices and it should start working.

Apple's support page about Handoff: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209455

Solution 2:

Universal Clipboard works with text, photos, and videos only! Make sure you're trying to copy one of these and try setting up UC again:

1. Sign into iCloud on both devices, your Mac and iPhone, with the SAME Apple ID
2. Make sure Bluetooth is turned on on both devices
3. Make sure Wi-Fi is on on both devices
4. Make sure both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network
5. Make sure your devices are next to each-other

Troubleshooting:

1. Test by copying your text from your Mac and pasting it on your iPhone first and if that works, try the other way.
2. Try Signing Out from iCloud and Signing In again on both devices.
3. Double-check that Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are turned on on both devices, try pairing them to make sure both work properly.
4. Double-check that Wi-Fi again if you may have multiple networks in your area, you could be connected to the guest network or your neighbor’s router.
5. Double-check that your have macOS Sierra (not El Capitan !) If still no luck, post a comment here :-O

Solution 3:

You don't specify your iMac model?

Many of Sierra's new features are not supported even on Macs that are officially supported by the upgrade - go to Upgrade to macOS Sierra and scroll down to the Feature Requirements section to check full compatibility.

For the benefit of others, Universal Clipboard works on:

• iMac (2012 or newer)
• MacBook (early 2015 or newer)
• MacBook Pro (2012 or newer)
• MacBook Air (2012 or newer)
• Mac mini (2012 or newer)
• Mac Pro (late 2013)

Solution 4:

Also make sure Handoff is enabled on both devices:

• On Mac: System Preferences -> General -> Allow Handoff between this Mac and your iCloud devices.
• On iPhone / iPad: Settings -> General -> AirPlay & Handoff -> Handoff