Problems sending files to new iMac

I have tried to send folders from our MacBook to our new iMac (out of the box 2 days ago!), and keep on getting a 'Device does not have the necessary services' message. Just in case it was the MacBook with the problem I have tried sending media files from my phone to the iMac and keep on getting 'failed' messages. I tried to send a file from the iMac to the MacBook and this worked, so it's in the receiving, rather than the sending. What can I do? Thanks

Have you enabled Bluetooth Sharing in the System Preferences? Go to Sys Prefs/Sharing and check the box to allow Bluetooth sharing in the Sharing services list on the left of the pane. You will then be offered a number of things to configure when using this service on the right of the pane.
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