Can an iMac be used as a display for a Mac mini?

Is it possible to use an older iMac as the screen for a Mac Mini? I have bought a Mini, very nice, and the screen I have is, in hindsight, very small. I like the look of the iMac, so is that possible to connect the two?

Posted on Apr 16, 2026 6:22 PM

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Posted on Apr 16, 2026 8:05 PM

Nope! The Mac mini does not support using the old iMac as a display.

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


What you need is a 27" or 32" aftermarket display.

see > Connect a display to Mac mini - Apple Support

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Can an iMac be used as a display for a Mac mini?

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