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Use iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2017) as external monitor with MacBook Pro(13-inch, M1, 2020)

I would like to use my iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2017) as an external monitor for my MacBook Pro (13-inch, M1, 2020). I tried to connect them with Thunderbolt 3 cable directly, but it didn't work.

Please advise me on how to make it work!

Thanks in advance,

Szilvia

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 12.1

Posted on Jan 7, 2022 2:21 AM

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Rudegar

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Posted on Jan 7, 2022 2:34 AM

you can't, target display was retired some years ago

one are suppose to be able to do it wireless with Monterey

Newer Macs Can Use Another Mac as an External Display on macOS Monterey - MacRumors

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