iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, 2017) as secondary display?

Is it possible to set up an iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, 2017) as a secondary display to a MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019)? Thanks

Posted on Aug 16, 2021 6:38 PM

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Jack-19

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Aug 16, 2021 6:45 PM in response to ryanmmoore

Welcome to the Apple Support Communities.

Sorry, no.

Jack

rkaufmann87

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Aug 16, 2021 8:15 PM in response to ryanmmoore

iMacs are computers, they are not external displays for other devices.

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