Use of iMac Pro (2017) as a display with Mac Studio
Can I use an iMac Pro (2017) as a display with the new Mac Studio? How is it done?
iMac Pro, macOS 12.2
Can I use an iMac Pro (2017) as a display with the new Mac Studio? How is it done?
iMac Pro, macOS 12.2
Sorry no, your iMac Pro can not be used as a hard-wired display.
see > Use your iMac as a display with target display mode - Apple Support
Sorry no, your iMac Pro can not be used as a hard-wired display.
see > Use your iMac as a display with target display mode - Apple Support
Apple store chat response to the question of use of iMac as a Mac Studio Monitor (15-3-2022-8-35am)
Seems to contradict the view that the iMac won't serve as a Mac Studio monitor:
Nice chatting with you.
Here's the transcript of your chat with Apple Store:
Apple:
Hello, I’m Apple's automated assistant. I can give you quick answers to popular questions or connect you with a Specialist who can help. Some things you can ask me are: "Shopping advice from a Specialist." "Help with an existing order." "Technical support."
Or chat us the topic you need help with.
You:
Mac studio using iMac as external monitor
Apple:
Glad to chat. Hope you are having a great day. I will be happy to help with Mac studio query.
Apple:
Hi, how are you doing?
You:
How can I use a good iMacPro as an external monitor for the new Mac Studio?
Apple:
Thanks for your concern, I can check that for you. Please allow me a moment.
You:
OK
Apple:
Yes surely you cam use the iMac Pro with your Mac studio.
You:
How? old target mode won't work
You:
2017 iMac Pro
Apple:
You need to have a cable, which is thunderbolt cable. I can share a link.
You:
Have cables -- no problem
Besides a cable how does one get the iMac to run as an external monitor?
Apple:
No issues if your old target mode doesn't work. It will work through this cable.
You:
In other words if I connect the iMac to the Mac Studio with this cable it can
function as a monitor? It has worth as a $1500 monitor.
Apple:
It will work like, one end will go in your iMac and other to Mac studio. It will work
as your external monitor.
You:
The iMac has thunderbolt 3 -- is this a problem?
Apple:
Yes correct, it will work and function as a monitor.
Apple:
Yes thunderbolt 3 will also work.
You:
OK -- the sales of the Mac Studio or equivalent depends on this; have seen
Nothing in the 'net discussing this (yet).
Apple:
With thunderbolt 3 and 4 are comaptbale.
You:
Will try to get the sales rep at the local store to demo this before being a Mac
Studio!
Apple:
Yes surely you can. And also you will not regret after being this product.
You:
OK -- ow about getting someone to include this information with the Mac Studio
sales data online?
Apple:
This is the most powerful device Apple has launched. So you can have a demo
as well. And also we have 14 days return policy once purchased.
Apple:
Sorry we do not have the sales information with us.
Apple:
You can check with our service team.
Apple:
If you want I can share their contact.
You:
This is potentially important to the many iMac users -- it needs proper information
publication.
Apple:
Yes the technical specifications, usage and power is mentioned on the website.
However the sales information for every product is not there.
Apple:
I will surely send your feedback.
Apple:
I can understand your concern.
You:
Thanks for getting this "out". There are many of us with good running iMac Pros
that don't want to discard a perfectly good monitor function.
You:
Over and out --
Apple:
You are correct. You should use a perfectly good monitor function.
Apple:
I hope am taking good care of you by providing you resolutions and enjoyable
chat experience. If you still have more questions or perhaps if I missed
Something please feel free to ask. I'm ready to assist you ahead.
Sincerely,
Apple
must use an older architecture.
Use of iMac Pro (2017) as a display with Mac Studio