Any idea why airdrop dialog is wrong

I can't get airdrop to work between macbook air 10.10.3 and iPhone 6 8.2ish
iPhone works with other iOS devices.
macbook air can't recognize ANY iOS devices that iPhone is seeing.
Furthermore -   pop open your airdrop on a mac - are there two blue links you can click?
mine is missing them - it says "airdrop lets you share instantly with people nearby. To share with someone using a Mac, ask them to go to Airdrop in Finder."
This dialog is different from recent pics I've seen online on the subject - with two options to click. Mine has no options. There is no option to pick "everyone, contacts, etc.."
blue tooth and wifi are working - i can even pair iPhone to MBA!
any clues what to try?

Mac Basics: AirDrop lets you send files from your Mac to nearby Macs and iOS devices - Apple Support
Read the System Requirements: "MacBook Air (Late 2010 or newer)"
Older OS X versions:
Using AirDrop with OS X Lion, Mountain Lion or Mavericks - Apple Support

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