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I have a MacBook Air m2 13” 16gb that I’d like to connect to my intel based 2019 iMac to use as a monitor when using Final Cut Pro. Any idea which cable to use to make the connection?
MacBook Air (M2, 2022)
Neither of those machines can be a Target Display Mode display for the other.
Provided that they are running Monterey or later, either can act as an AirPlay Receiver for AirPlay to Mac. That's not as good as a hardware monitor connection, so you'd have to judge whether the quality is acceptable for your use.
System requirements for Continuity features on Apple devices - Apple Support
Set up your Mac to be an AirPlay Receiver - Apple Support
Neither of those machines can be a Target Display Mode display for the other.
Provided that they are running Monterey or later, either can act as an AirPlay Receiver for AirPlay to Mac. That's not as good as a hardware monitor connection, so you'd have to judge whether the quality is acceptable for your use.
System requirements for Continuity features on Apple devices - Apple Support
Set up your Mac to be an AirPlay Receiver - Apple Support
Hi,
Your iMac can't be Target Display Mode for your MacBook Air.
Use your iMac as a display with target display mode - Apple Support
Thank you. That's kinda what I figured, that there isn't a very good option for using the iMac as a monitor. So it looks like I'll be picking up a monitor to go with my MacBook Air.
Connecting MacBook Air to 2019 intel iMac as a monitor
