Use Imac as Display/monitor

Hi guys. I have a 2019 Retina 27 inch iMac and a completely new ,bought monday,MacBook Pro. I would like to use the iMac as an external display for the MacBook Pro. Is it possible? If yes, how can I do it? Thanks in advance!



Posted on May 19, 2023 12:57 AM

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Posted on May 19, 2023 1:13 AM

Sorry, not possible in the normal sense...


iMac models introduced in 2011, 2012, 2013, and mid 2014

To use any of these iMac models as an external display:

  • The iMac used as a display must have macOS High Sierra or earlier installed.
  • The other Mac that you're connecting it to must have been introduced in 2019 or earlier and have macOS Catalina or earlier installed.
  • The cable connecting the two Mac computers must be a Thunderbolt  or Thunderbolt 2  cable.

24-inch and 27-inch iMac models introduced in 2009 and 2010

To use any of these iMac models as an external display:

  • The iMac used as a display must have macOS High Sierra or earlier installed.
  • The other Mac that you're connecting it to must have been introduced in 2019 or earlier and have macOS Catalina or earlier installed.
  • The cable connecting the two Mac computers must be a Mini DisplayPort  cable.

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


I haven't tried it, but Turn any Mac or iPad into a second display...


https://lunadisplay.com/


https://www.duetdisplay.com/

Duet - Remote Desktop, Second Display, Drawing Tablet, and More (duetdisplay.com)


Review by NAK005, you may not be happy with it…

Secondary Screen Solution - Apple Community



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May 19, 2023 1:13 AM in response to stig244

Sorry, not possible in the normal sense...


iMac models introduced in 2011, 2012, 2013, and mid 2014

To use any of these iMac models as an external display:

  • The iMac used as a display must have macOS High Sierra or earlier installed.
  • The other Mac that you're connecting it to must have been introduced in 2019 or earlier and have macOS Catalina or earlier installed.
  • The cable connecting the two Mac computers must be a Thunderbolt  or Thunderbolt 2  cable.

24-inch and 27-inch iMac models introduced in 2009 and 2010

To use any of these iMac models as an external display:

  • The iMac used as a display must have macOS High Sierra or earlier installed.
  • The other Mac that you're connecting it to must have been introduced in 2019 or earlier and have macOS Catalina or earlier installed.
  • The cable connecting the two Mac computers must be a Mini DisplayPort  cable.

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


I haven't tried it, but Turn any Mac or iPad into a second display...


https://lunadisplay.com/


https://www.duetdisplay.com/

Duet - Remote Desktop, Second Display, Drawing Tablet, and More (duetdisplay.com)


Review by NAK005, you may not be happy with it…

Secondary Screen Solution - Apple Community



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