Connecting Mac to Mac for screen monitor

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Connecting Mac to Mac for screen monitor

I have a Mac book Pro and a 2017 iMac desktop. I have them connected with thunderbolt. I cannot get them to recognize each other. Trying to use the laptop as a monitor. HELP???

iMac 27″ 5K, macOS 12.6

Posted on Mar 17, 2023 9:49 AM

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Mar 17, 2023 10:02 AM in response to nila241

Both Mac's must meet the requirements for Target Display Mode.

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

Not sure what year model your MacBook Pro is or what macOS version it is on?

But for sure the 2017 iMac can not be used as a display or use another Mac if it is run anything later than Catalina.

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Mar 17, 2023 11:26 AM in response to nila241

Use of an older iMac as a display is deprecated for Macs after 2019 models.

You can hook up your TV set for a while, but eventually you will need a real monitor.

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