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Use iMac 2017 as display for Mac Mini M1

How to use the iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2017) as a display for Mac Mini M1 (2020)?

Mac mini, macOS 12.2

Posted on Aug 18, 2022 6:07 AM

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Posted on Aug 18, 2022 6:36 AM

No sorry, the 2020 M1 Mac mini does not support using the iMac as a display in Target Display Mode.

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


If your purchasing an M1 Mac mini or Mac Studio, then you will also need an aftermarket display.

see > Connect a display to Mac mini - Apple Support

and > Connect a display to Mac Studio - Apple Support

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den.thed
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Aug 18, 2022 6:36 AM in response to autolayout

No sorry, the 2020 M1 Mac mini does not support using the iMac as a display in Target Display Mode.

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


If your purchasing an M1 Mac mini or Mac Studio, then you will also need an aftermarket display.

see > Connect a display to Mac mini - Apple Support

and > Connect a display to Mac Studio - Apple Support

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Use iMac 2017 as display for Mac Mini M1

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