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target display mode iMac late 2013 macOS Catalina

is it possible to use my iMac late2013 macOS Catalina as a monitor for my Mac studio in target display mode?

iMac 27″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Aug 3, 2023 12:27 PM

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Posted on Aug 3, 2023 3:14 PM

None of the new Mac’s can use an iMac in Target Display Mode.


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


If have or buy a Mac Studio or a Mac mini, then you will need an external display to setup and use as the main display.


see > Connect a display to Mac Studio - Apple Support


Then you can repurpose or sell the 2013 iMac.

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Aug 3, 2023 3:14 PM in response to gori666

None of the new Mac’s can use an iMac in Target Display Mode.


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


If have or buy a Mac Studio or a Mac mini, then you will need an external display to setup and use as the main display.


see > Connect a display to Mac Studio - Apple Support


Then you can repurpose or sell the 2013 iMac.

Aug 3, 2023 1:30 PM in response to gori666

sorry, gori666, but Target Display Mode has been dead a long time.... It might technically work over thunderbolt, but there are certain requirements for both Macs, and your Mac Studio, being an M1/M2 Mac definitely doesn't support target display mode. You can get/buy "Luna Display/Duet Display" which will allow you to use your late 2013 imac as a monitor for your Mac studio...that's the only thing I know which will, so yes, with "Luna Display/Duet Display" it is possible


John B

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