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Can the 2015 imac connect with mac mini m2 as a primary monitor?

I have seen many different replies on this matter but I have not gotten clarification but can we connect the imac 2015 with mac mini m2?

Posted on Apr 19, 2024 9:27 AM

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Posted on Apr 19, 2024 10:07 AM

No, because neither of those Mac's support the old cabled Target Display Mode requirements.

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


If you have an M2 Mac mini, then you will need to use a external display.

see > Connect a display to Mac mini - Apple Support

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Can the 2015 imac connect with mac mini m2 as a primary monitor?

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