How to share MacBook Pro screen to older Mac?!

Hello, any help. I am stuck. I have a 27" Mac late 2012 (which runs totally fine but will not update any of my editing software, yes I know it's an oldie) I want to take my MacBook Pro 13" 2020 and share my screen to my Mac so I can view my MacBook screen on my Mac instead.


Is there a way?



iMac 27″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Oct 4, 2024 4:31 PM

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Posted on Oct 4, 2024 7:04 PM

While your Late 2012 iMac supports Target Display Mode (using Thunderbolt input), you can't use it as a monitor for your MacBook Pro. Macs released in 2020 or later don't support using any iMac as a Target Display.


See the bad news here:

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


Your iMac is also far too old to be an AirPlay Receiver for AirPlay to Mac.

Continuity features and requirements for Apple devices - Apple Support

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Oct 4, 2024 7:04 PM in response to Tiffany1933

While your Late 2012 iMac supports Target Display Mode (using Thunderbolt input), you can't use it as a monitor for your MacBook Pro. Macs released in 2020 or later don't support using any iMac as a Target Display.


See the bad news here:

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


Your iMac is also far too old to be an AirPlay Receiver for AirPlay to Mac.

Continuity features and requirements for Apple devices - Apple Support

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