What cable do I need to connect a new MacMini 2 with thunderbolt 4 to an iMac dated 2013 with a thunderbolt connection?
iMac just says thunderbolt without a number
macmini says thunderbolt 4
is there a cable I should/could use?
Mac mini (M2, 2023)
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iMac just says thunderbolt without a number
macmini says thunderbolt 4
is there a cable I should/could use?
Mac mini (M2, 2023)
The new Mac mini does not support using the iMac as a display in Target Display Mode.
carefully read > Use your iMac as a display with target display mode - Apple Support
If you have a new M2 Mac mini, then you need to use an aftermarket display to the Mac mini.
The new Mac mini does not support using the iMac as a display in Target Display Mode.
carefully read > Use your iMac as a display with target display mode - Apple Support
If you have a new M2 Mac mini, then you need to use an aftermarket display to the Mac mini.
2013 iMacs have Thunderbolt 1 ports.
You could connect the two Macs with the aid of a $50 Thunderbolt 3-to-2 adapter and a $30 Thunderbolt 1/2 cable for data transfer purposes, but not for Target Display Mode ones. So you might as well save the $80.
If you are trying to use the 2013 iMac as a monitor for the Mac mini, it's not possible.
Yes, was hoping I could use my iMac as a monitor.
Thanks for letting me know it’s impossible.
Wadsworth2023 wrote:
Yes, was hoping I could use my iMac as a monitor.
Thanks for letting me know it’s impossible.
You're welcome.
What cable do I need to connect a new MacMini 2 with thunderbolt 4 to an iMac dated 2013 with a thunderbolt connection?