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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

Posted on Mar 10, 2022 3:34 PM

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Posted on Mar 11, 2022 3:01 PM

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

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Mar 15, 2022 2:17 PM in response to den.thed

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



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