Apple Intelligence is now available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac!

⏺ Join the discussion

⏺ Press release

⏺ Learn more

⏺ Watch the video

📢 Newsroom Update

Apple unveils the new iMac with M4, supercharged by Apple Intelligence and available in fresh colors. Learn more >

📢 Newsroom Update

Apple’s all-new Mac mini is more mighty, more mini, and built for Apple Intelligence. Learn more >

Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

Unipen Author

Level 1

8 points

Use IMac as a monitor only.

Hello,

I have iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2015) and planning to get a MacBook Pro 16inch and have been wondering if I can use my IMac as a monitor. Is it possible, if yes how?

Thanks in advance!

iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.12

Posted on Jul 30, 2020 7:17 AM

Top-ranking reply

den.thed

Level 10

81,946 points

Posted on Jul 30, 2020 7:45 AM

The 21.5" Mid 2011 iMac is a candidate for Target Display Mode, but keep in mind that using an aftermarket display is a lot simpler, more reliable and would use less energy.

For the needed adapter and cable, plus instructions and other info about TDM,

see > Use your iMac as a display with target display mode - Apple Support

View in context

Use IMac as a monitor only.

Similar questions