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Hi!
I want to use my MacBook Pro (2017 model) as an external display for my iMac (24 inch model). I have a thunderbolt 3 to thunderbolt 3 cord, but still can't seem to get it to connect the two. I just want to be able to seamlessly go between my MacBook and iMac while I'm working and have a dual screen setup. Would someone be able to help me figure it out. I have searched for answers but can't seem to find any!
For the setup you describe, the iMac 27-inch 2013, running macOS High Sierra or earlier could be used as a monitor.
IF your MacBook Pro 13-inch is from 2019 or earlier AND running macOS Catalina or earlier, then connect the two with a Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 cable.
Please read carefully this support document that details the former target display mode –
Use your iMac as a display with target display mode - Apple Support:
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204592
In a nutshell:
Target display mode is a feature that was available only with certain older iMac models.
Only the following older iMac models can be used as an external display when plugged into another older Mac model:
For the setup you describe, the iMac 27-inch 2013, running macOS High Sierra or earlier could be used as a monitor.
IF your MacBook Pro 13-inch is from 2019 or earlier AND running macOS Catalina or earlier, then connect the two with a Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 cable.
Please read carefully this support document that details the former target display mode –
Use your iMac as a display with target display mode - Apple Support:
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204592
In a nutshell:
Target display mode is a feature that was available only with certain older iMac models.
Only the following older iMac models can be used as an external display when plugged into another older Mac model:
Unfortunately, that setup is not supported by Apple. The MacBook Pro cannot be used as a monitor for any other Mac, and neither can the new 24" iMac be used as a monitor for the MBP. Target display mode is no longer a feature of macOS and never did support the MBP AS a monitor.
Ok! Thanks so much!
You're welcome.
Hi can I check if I have a MacBook Pro 13" and the older 2013 iMac 27 inch is there any way of displaying the screen from the MBP on the iMac?
Connecting MacBook Pro (2017) to iMac to use as another display
