Target display mode for USB-C Macbook Pro > old iMac?

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Hello, I'm trying to use a late 2013 iMac as an external display for my USB-C Macbook Pro.

https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT204592

I connected a USB-C Male to Mini DP Male cable, USB-C on laptop end, Mini DP on desktop end. It doesn't work.

Questions:

On desktop end, does it need to be "Thunderbolt"? (i.e. not just plain Mini DP)
I'm not sure if TB3 and USB-C specs are exactly the same. On laptop end, does it need to be "Thunderbolt 3"?
Would it work if I used a USB-C Male/Male cable, plus a USB-C > Thunderbolt 2 adapter? If such adapters exist.
Would it work if I used a Thunderbolt 2 cable, plus a TB2 > USB-c adapter? Again, if such adapters exist.

Thanks!

Posted on Mar 14, 2019 12:51 PM