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Can I connect a Mac Mini to an Imac M1?

I want to upgrade to the Mac Mini M2 and display it on my current Imac M1, is this possible?

iMac (24-inch, M1, 2021, 2 ports)

Posted on Feb 23, 2023 11:39 AM

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Posted on Feb 23, 2023 11:48 AM

No, because none of the new Silicone M1 or M2 Mac's support Target Display Mode.

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

A new Silicone M2 Mac mini will require an external display.

see > Connect a display to Mac mini - Apple Support

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Feb 23, 2023 11:48 AM in response to Steven2004

No, because none of the new Silicone M1 or M2 Mac's support Target Display Mode.

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

A new Silicone M2 Mac mini will require an external display.

see > Connect a display to Mac mini - Apple Support

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Feb 23, 2023 11:43 AM in response to Steven2004

No, unfortunately.

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