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I just received my Mac mini. I’m very excited. I had been told I could use the iMac I already have as an external display for the mini. Can anyone hep me figure out how to do that? I have a thunderbolt3 to thunderbolt3 cable.
You're welcome.
If you have an HDMI TV, you could temporary use it until your new display arrives.
FWIW I wouldn't make a special trip, but I'd be inclined to enlighten the sales person or the manager with a return call or visit.
You're welcome.
If you have an HDMI TV, you could temporary use it until your new display arrives.
FWIW I wouldn't make a special trip, but I'd be inclined to enlighten the sales person or the manager with a return call or visit.
I wouldn't get to excited about using the older iMac as a display, because both Mac's need to support Target Display Mode.
carefully read > https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204592
So.... even if you have an older 2009-2014 iMac that supports Target Display Mode, the new 2020 Mac's including the M1 Mac Mini does not support using the older iMac's as a Display.
Thank you. I just wish the sales person had known this! I have ordered a display but it won’t be here until next week - not available for pickup locally. Disappointing all around as I have been looking forward to getting the new machine up and running.
I agree. I called into the main number but I will drop a note to the CSD.
I am using the HDMI TV in our living room. Working well. Thank you again! Happy New Year!
That is good news, you're welcome.
Happy New Year to you and yours, as well.
Connect Mac mini to iMac
