Apple Intelligence is now available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac!

⏺ Join the discussion

⏺ Press release 

⏺ Learn more

⏺ Watch the video

📢 Newsroom Update

Apple’s all-new Mac mini is more mighty, more mini, and built for Apple Intelligence. Learn more >

📢 Newsroom Update

Apple introduces M4 Pro and M4 Max. Learn more >

Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

User profile for user: autolayout
autolayout Author
User level: Level 1
4 points

Use iMac 2017 as display for Mac Mini M1

How to use the iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2017) as a display for Mac Mini M1 (2020)?

Mac mini, macOS 12.2

Posted on Aug 18, 2022 6:07 AM

Reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply
User profile for user: den.thed
den.thed
User level: Level 10
82,060 points

Posted on Aug 18, 2022 6:36 AM

No sorry, the 2020 M1 Mac mini does not support using the iMac as a display in Target Display Mode.

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


If your purchasing an M1 Mac mini or Mac Studio, then you will also need an aftermarket display.

see > Connect a display to Mac mini - Apple Support

and > Connect a display to Mac Studio - Apple Support

View in context

Similar questions

3 replies
Question marked as Top-ranking reply
User profile for user: den.thed
den.thed
User level: Level 10
82,060 points

Aug 18, 2022 6:36 AM in response to autolayout

No sorry, the 2020 M1 Mac mini does not support using the iMac as a display in Target Display Mode.

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


If your purchasing an M1 Mac mini or Mac Studio, then you will also need an aftermarket display.

see > Connect a display to Mac mini - Apple Support

and > Connect a display to Mac Studio - Apple Support

Reply

Use iMac 2017 as display for Mac Mini M1

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.
Learn more Sign up