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Unable to connect MacBook Air as second display for iMac

I currently have the 2017 iMac and recently purchased the 2020 MacBook Air.

Now I'm trying to connect the MacBook to my iMac so I can use it as a second display.


I already read the support page about connecting multiple displays, but it's not working.


Made sure they both supported the thunderbolt 3 cord and purchased one.

Plugged it into the ports on each computer - the MacBook even shows that its plugged in and charging

Went to System Preferences > Displays, but there is no "Arrangements" tab for me to select

Pressed the Option key and clicked on Detect Displays, nothing happened.


I don't know why it's not working or what else I am supposed to do.


iMac 21.5" 4K, macOS 10.15

Posted on Apr 22, 2020 1:25 PM

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Posted on Apr 22, 2020 1:58 PM

You cannot use either the Macbook or the iMac as a display. Use your iMac as a display with target display mode - Apple Support

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