How to use an iMac as display for Apple Mac mini with M4 Chip

Bought 2024 Mac mini and would like to use iMac as a monitor.

How do I set that up?

iMac 27″, macOS 11.7

Posted on Nov 24, 2024 2:33 PM

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Posted on Nov 24, 2024 3:10 PM

As mentioned you cannot. Please remember iMacs are computers they are NOT external displays for other devices. For your new MM, please simply buy an external monitor, why...simple:


  • Inexpensive external monitors start as less than $100. However for a very nice display expect to spend about $300.
  • No expensive cabling necessary.
  • Simple connection
  • Dead Reliable
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Nov 24, 2024 3:10 PM in response to enZedenY

As mentioned you cannot. Please remember iMacs are computers they are NOT external displays for other devices. For your new MM, please simply buy an external monitor, why...simple:


  • Inexpensive external monitors start as less than $100. However for a very nice display expect to spend about $300.
  • No expensive cabling necessary.
  • Simple connection
  • Dead Reliable

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