AirDrop not recognising my MBP

MBP mid 2012 running Yosemite, IPAD Air running 8.1. AirDrop works from MBP to IPAD Air but not from Air to the MBP. The MBP just refuses to be seen by the Air. Tried everything suggested elsewhere but now wondering if this is just me or more widespread.

Try putting Ipod into disk mode by holding select and menu to reset it, then selecting play/pause while the Apple is on the screen.
If this doesn't work restore to factory settings.
WARNING - You will lose ALL information on the Ipod. So make sure you've copied it all to your computer.
1. You need to have up the Itunes updater on your computer.
2. Then connect the Tpod. The "restore" button will glow blue on the Itunes updater.
3. Press it, the Ipod will be wiped, then follow instructions on the screen to restore it. I think the lastest version is June.

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