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Using iMac as monitor for Mac Studio

To use my 2013 iMac as a monitor for my Mac Studio, do I have to downgrade my operating system from Catalina to High Sierra?


Posted on Nov 19, 2022 2:33 PM

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Posted on Nov 19, 2022 2:52 PM

That will not work, because M1 Mac’s can not be downgraded and they do not support Target Display Mode.


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


If you get an M1 Mac Studio or M1 Mac mini, then you will also need an external display.


see > Connect a display to Mac Studio - Apple Support

and > Connect a display to Mac mini - Apple Support


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Nov 19, 2022 2:52 PM in response to LindaTom

That will not work, because M1 Mac’s can not be downgraded and they do not support Target Display Mode.


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


If you get an M1 Mac Studio or M1 Mac mini, then you will also need an external display.


see > Connect a display to Mac Studio - Apple Support

and > Connect a display to Mac mini - Apple Support


Using iMac as monitor for Mac Studio

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