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Use 2011 iMac as external display for Apple TV

Is there an Apple TV device of any kind that can use a 2011 iMac 27" as an external display?


I understand there are a lot of restrictions using these models like this, especially with non-Apple hardware


S/N DK***HJP / https://support.apple.com/kb/SP689?locale=en_GB


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Posted on Dec 26, 2020 9:53 AM

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Posted on Dec 26, 2020 10:00 AM

Sorry, no there is not. iMacs are computers and are displays for other devices, yes even other Apple devices. Apple TV's are designed to be connected to a TVs, however Macs can stream content to Apple TV's using either Home Sharing or also AirPlay assuming you system meets the minimum system requirements.

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Dec 26, 2020 10:00 AM in response to mrsean2k

Sorry, no there is not. iMacs are computers and are displays for other devices, yes even other Apple devices. Apple TV's are designed to be connected to a TVs, however Macs can stream content to Apple TV's using either Home Sharing or also AirPlay assuming you system meets the minimum system requirements.

Dec 26, 2020 12:51 PM in response to rkaufmann87

Hi


Im assuming you meant "... not displays for other devices" but I don't think that's correct in this case.


As I understand it, a suitable Thunderbolt equipped Apple device can use a 2011 iMac as a 2nd / extended monitor with restrictions


https://www.lifewire.com/use-imac-as-monitor-with-target-display-mode-2260906


The question is whether there's any sensible way to connect an AppleTV device in this way.


Use 2011 iMac as external display for Apple TV

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