Can I connect a thunderbolt display to my mac mini hdmi port?

Thunderbolt monitors must be connected to Thunderbolt ports, it won't work connected to an HDMI port.

Get a Thunderbolt hub. (if this the Apple Thunderbolt display you already have a Thunderbolt hub in it)

Not having kept up with information regarding these, do you know if

the Thunderbolt displays support 'daisy-chaining' between them, as

a means to add a second unit to a computer without a hub?

If possible, this may help the first inquiry.

There is an Apple support page here; didn't read every entry to see:

• Thunderbolt ports and displays: Frequently asked questions (FAQ) - Apple Support

Since my most recent Mac was put into service in Jan 2015, a Late

2012 Mini i7 with one Thunderbolt (early version) port, I'm curious.

But only have an older aluminum 20-inch Apple cinema display... 😎

Yes it does, there is a TB port on the back, for connecting a second monitor, but the OP has not confirmed that this is an Apple display yet. The daisy chain is not limited to displays, drives etc can also be part of the chain.

OK. As I see it now, you may have been in the process of adding info to your

first post; because I may have made a slightly different inquiry based on what

I see in there now. A few words, subtle. Or I read through too fast.

Some third-party Thunderbolt equipped displays may also allow daisy-chaining.

However that would be dependent on each makers own specs & expectation. 🙂

Yup, typing in slow steps today 🙂

And some drives do have 2 ports, but not all.

Why make this so difficult?

Run a separate cable from Monitor 1 to Monitor 2, why move anything?

Steve Hood wrote:

I keep the mini under a cabinet so that does not take up desk space. The display's connected cable is not long enough to reach.

If I can can run my own cable from the mini to the current display and then run the connected cable on the 27 inch display to the second display I would not have to relocate the mini.

Will the signal work going backward through the 27 inch display?

Thanks

Yes.

Steve Hood wrote:

I keep the mini under a cabinet so that does not take up desk space. The display's connected cable is not long enough to reach.

If I can can run my own cable from the mini to the current display and then run the connected cable on the 27 inch display to the second display I would not have to relocate the mini.

Will the signal work going backward through the 27 inch display?

Thanks

No idea, if you want to do it your way I can't help. I told you the correct way. (2 correct ways)