Using IMac 2013 as an external monitor for Macbook Air

I have a 2013 Catalina IMac I want to use it as an external monitor for my new Mac Book Air M2. I can't connect it with adapters. Is it possible to connect these 2 devices and use the IMac as an external monitor?

iMac 27″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Sep 9, 2023 7:05 AM

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Posted on Sep 9, 2023 7:41 AM

it will not work using target display the m2 is way to new for that old feature to work


you can look into

Luna Display | Turn your Mac or iPad into a second display (astropad.com)

and or

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

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