Airdrop not working between MacBook Air 2012 and iMac2014 in Yosemite

I can transfer files using Finder / Shared section, so the two computers are connected.  But the AirDrop application doesn't recognize either my iMac (2014) on my MacBook Air (2012), or vice versa.  I am running Yosemite.  I also have a MacMini (2010) that doesn't show up anywhere as well.
I also have an older iPhone4 (2010) that doesn't run Yosemite.  If I buy the new iPhone6, I would like to use AirDrop to transfer files between my phone and 2 computers as well. 
What's up?

Has airdrop ever worked between these devices before?
Have you tried restarting the network, and all devices?
Do you use any antivirus software, or firewalls?

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