How to resolve Migration Assistant not finding Intel Mac during file transfer to Mac?

An Intel Mac running macOS Ventura can generally transfer its files, user account, apps, and settings to an M4 Mac running macOS Tahoe using Migration Assistant. 

The Macs do not need to be running the same version of macOS. Apple: Transfer to a new Mac with Migration Assistant

If the Intel Mac is not appearing, make sure macOS is up to date on both Macs and open Migration Assistant on each. 

On the M4 Mac, select From a Mac, Time Machine, or startup disk. 

On the Intel Mac, select To another Mac. 

For a wireless transfer, make sure Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are enabled and keep the Macs near each other.

If either Mac is using a VPN, firewall, or antivirus software, temporarily turn it off and try Migration Assistant again. 

If the Intel Mac still does not appear, using a direct wired connection may avoid problems with wireless discovery. 

Apple supports Ethernet and Thunderbolt connections for Migration Assistant, with the appropriate option depending on the ports available on the two Macs. Apple: Migrate your data to your new Mac

As rkaufmann87 said, if you have a Time Machine backup of your old Mac use it. It's much more reliable. Just plug in the Time Machine drive into the new Mac and launch Migration Assistant.

Please follow the instructions in Setup Assistant and Migration Assistant - Apple Community

This method works 100% of the time, if you are using Wi-Fi to attempt your migration this has a VERY high failure rate.

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