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Use iMac 27” as external monitor

Can I use my 2012 iMac 27” as an external monitor for my 2020 iMac

Posted on Nov 10, 2020 12:42 PM

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Posted on Nov 10, 2020 12:46 PM

NO.


Only Macs made up to 2019 can connect to another

iMac in Target Display Mode.


"You can connect any of these older iMac models to another Mac from 2019 or earlier for use as an external display. Learn how to identify your iMac model."

From this document:

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

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Nov 10, 2020 12:46 PM in response to wonderingwayne

NO.


Only Macs made up to 2019 can connect to another

iMac in Target Display Mode.


"You can connect any of these older iMac models to another Mac from 2019 or earlier for use as an external display. Learn how to identify your iMac model."

From this document:

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

Use iMac 27” as external monitor

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