Can you pair iMac with MacBook using Sidecar?

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Can you pair iMac with MacBook using Sidecar?

Until recently I used a 2013 era iMac as a secondary screen for my 2015 era MacBook, using a Thunderbolt cable and the much-missed Target Display Mode.

The 2015 MacBook has died (the iMac is still going strong for the moment though!). I'm thinking of replacing the iMac as we use it as a family computer. If I get a new one, can I connect my MacBook to it with SideCar? Other websites seem only to mention pairing an iMac or a MacBook with an iPad.

Thoughts?

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.7

Posted on Jan 2, 2023 12:11 PM

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rkaufmann87

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Jan 2, 2023 2:13 PM in response to MultiScreen

No you cannot, please read Use an iPad as a second display for a Mac - Apple Support. Sidecar is an iPad IOS / Mac OS feature. If you want or need an external display for a Mac, please buy one. This the:

Least expensive option as it does not require expensive cabling.
Most Reliable Method
Easiest Method to setup

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MultiScreen Author

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Jan 3, 2023 1:06 AM in response to rkaufmann87

Thank you for the clarification. Shame that something like Target Display Mode is no longer available - will now be unlikely to buy the iMac if I would also have to fit a third party monitor on the desk as well.

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Can you pair iMac with MacBook using Sidecar?

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