Maybe it would help. If I understood what you're trying to accomplish? Are you trying to transfer files? Use the Kindle as a keyboard for the Mac?
Ann's correct, the Bluetooth on the Fire isn't set up for those kinds of transfers... You can, however, use an App like Dropbox. Create an account, set it up on your Mac and then install the app on the Fire (you'll have to sideload it, more on that in a bit) and anything you put in your Dropbox folder on your Mac will appear in the Dropbox folder on the Fire. This works great for non book or document files in addition to non-DRM'd book filessszd said:I'm trying to connect the kindle to the mac so I can transfer files back and forth between the two devices.
Hi, Betsy,Betsy the Quilter said:Ann's correct, the Bluetooth on the Fire isn't set up for those kinds of transfers... You can, however, use an App like Dropbox. Create an account, set it up on your Mac and then install the app on the Fire (you'll have to sideload it, more on that in a bit) and anything you put in your Dropbox folder on your Mac will appear in the Dropbox folder on the Fire. This works great for non book or document files in addition to non-DRM'd book files
If what you want to transfer are non-DRM'd book files, Ann's right, the Send to Kindle is the best way to go. If you downloaded books from Amazon to use on your Kindle for Mac, you'll have to re-download them directly to your Fire as they most likely have DRM that will enable them to be read only by the Kindle for Mac app. DRM'd books from Amazon can only be read by the device or app that they are downloaded to.
If you want to install Dropbox, you'll need to go to Settings > More > Device > Allow Installation of Applications > Set to "On."
Then, using your Fire, go to http://www.dropbox.com/android and download the apk. Once it's downloaded, install it. You can check your notifications to see if it's been installed. Tap on the notification to install.
Betsy
Not to worry - it works just fine to get it direct from the Dropbox site - I use it all the time to transfer stuff.cdyard said:Hi, Betsy,
I'm a bit surprised because when I wanted to install Dropbox on my Fire HD, I got the message "this app is not compatible with your device" or something like that. I've got a Dropbox account and QuickOffice can load from/save to the Dropbox folder, which is a great help. But installing Dropbox itself... I'm afraid something would go wrong...
cdyard
I've got Dropbox on my Fire HD. Have you allowed installation of applications from unknown sources?cdyard said:Hi, Betsy,
I'm a bit surprised because when I wanted to install Dropbox on my Fire HD, I got the message "this app is not compatible with your device" or something like that. I've got a Dropbox account and QuickOffice can load from/save to the Dropbox folder, which is a great help. But installing Dropbox itself... I'm afraid something would go wrong...
cdyard