You can make a difference in the Apple Support Community!

When you sign up with your Apple Account, you can provide valuable feedback to other community members by upvoting helpful replies and User Tips.

Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

iMac 24'' used as second monitor?

Hi every one


I can find a lot of article on how to use a previous version of the iMac as a second monitor.

However I did not find up to now any information about the use of the latest version of the iMac as a second monitor.

So is it possible or not?


Thx :)


Nicolas

iMac 24″, macOS 12.4

Posted on Jul 28, 2022 4:03 AM

Reply
5 replies

Jul 28, 2022 8:29 AM in response to Nicollivier

I can find a lot of article on how to use a previous version of the iMac as a second monitor.


This is the only article you need:


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


It has the proper hardware and macOS requirements for the now-dead Target Display Mode.


The amount of totally incorrect post-processes horse fodder regarding TDM on the internet is staggering. Remember, most internet articles are not reviewed for correctness. Editors are rare. There is probably more spurious information on the internet about Target Display Mode than there is about the Loch Ness monster and a flat Earth. TDM has been incorrectly attributed as doing everything from supporting any video device ever made to parting the Red Sea!

Jul 28, 2022 6:20 AM in response to Nicollivier

there are some third party options

Luna Display | Turn your Mac or iPad into a second display (astropad.com)


target display was discontinued with the resolutions began to 5K

so likely a technical issue, this was in 2014 so I would not expect target display to return out of the blue


you may also read

AirPlay Display Is the macOS Feature You Didn’t Know You Needed (lifewire.com)


mind you an imac would use a lot more power than a normal monitor so not the most environmental path

iMac 24'' used as second monitor?

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.