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iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2019) as a second monitor

Hi, I have an iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2019) set up at home and work has just provided me with a 2021 Macbook Pro.


Is there a way to have my iMac be a second monitor for my mac pro?


Cheers

M

iMac 27″, macOS 12.0

Posted on Nov 19, 2021 4:01 AM

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Posted on Nov 19, 2021 6:23 AM

The newer iMacs like your are NOT listed as being able to be used in Target Display mode

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


However, the thread also discusses using a Luna dongle in order to use the iMac as a second displayhttps://astropad.com/product/lunadisplay/


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Nov 19, 2021 6:23 AM in response to M.z.S

The newer iMacs like your are NOT listed as being able to be used in Target Display mode

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


However, the thread also discusses using a Luna dongle in order to use the iMac as a second displayhttps://astropad.com/product/lunadisplay/


[Link Edited by Moderator]

iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2019) as a second monitor

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