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Can I use an iMac as a display by connecting to a Mac mini HDMI?

I have a 21.5 inch iMac, late 2012 with h 4 USB 3 and 2 Thunderbolt ports. (Not sure if Thunderbolt 1 or 2.)

I am thinking of buying a Mac mini m1. Can I use the existing iMac as display-- eg by connecting Mac mini HDMI to one of the above mentioned ports?


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iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Apr 17, 2022 8:56 AM

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Posted on Apr 17, 2022 9:25 AM

No because the M1 Mac Mini does not support using the 2012 iMac as a display in Target Display Mode.

carefully study > Use your iMac as a display with target display mode - Apple Support


Sell or repurpose the iMac and buy a decent external display for the M1 Mac Mini.

see > Connect a display to Mac mini - Apple Support

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Apr 17, 2022 9:25 AM in response to Sarsfield41

No because the M1 Mac Mini does not support using the 2012 iMac as a display in Target Display Mode.

carefully study > Use your iMac as a display with target display mode - Apple Support


Sell or repurpose the iMac and buy a decent external display for the M1 Mac Mini.

see > Connect a display to Mac mini - Apple Support

Can I use an iMac as a display by connecting to a Mac mini HDMI?

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