can I connect a Mac mini to my iMac (21.5 inch mid 2010 model) and use it as my monitor?

can I connect a Mac mini to my iMac (21.5 inch mid 2010 model) and use it as my monitor?


I am thinking of purchasing a Mac mini


Posted on Apr 24, 2023 1:33 PM

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Posted on Apr 24, 2023 1:35 PM

If you're talking about a newer model Mini then no, it is too new because it will be running something later than Catalina and cannot be downgraded.


Review the document: Use your iMac as a display with target display mode - Apple Support

Target display mode is a feature available with late 2009-Mid 2014 iMacs. The display Mac has to be running macOS High Sierra or older and the signal producing Mac has to be running macOS Catalina (ca. 2019) or earlier.


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Apr 24, 2023 1:35 PM in response to dotdotlaing

If you're talking about a newer model Mini then no, it is too new because it will be running something later than Catalina and cannot be downgraded.


Review the document: Use your iMac as a display with target display mode - Apple Support

Target display mode is a feature available with late 2009-Mid 2014 iMacs. The display Mac has to be running macOS High Sierra or older and the signal producing Mac has to be running macOS Catalina (ca. 2019) or earlier.


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