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How to connect macbook pro to iMac to use as a display

I want to use my 2012 iMac running OS Catalina as a display for my 2021 Macbook pro. What cable do I need? Thank you for your help!

MacBook Pro 14″, macOS 12.4

Posted on Jul 18, 2022 10:27 AM

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Posted on Jul 18, 2022 10:37 AM

You cannot do that as clearly explained in the support document you posted from.


The 2021 MacBook Pro cannot use a 2012 iMac as a display. It can only use 2018 or later Macs running Monterey as displays.


To use the 2012 iMac as a display you need a 2019 Mac or earlier running Catalina or earlier.

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Jul 18, 2022 10:37 AM in response to spghzoo

You cannot do that as clearly explained in the support document you posted from.


The 2021 MacBook Pro cannot use a 2012 iMac as a display. It can only use 2018 or later Macs running Monterey as displays.


To use the 2012 iMac as a display you need a 2019 Mac or earlier running Catalina or earlier.

How to connect macbook pro to iMac to use as a display

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