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Connecting MacBook Air to 2019 intel iMac as a monitor

I have a MacBook Air m2 13” 16gb that I’d like to connect to my intel based 2019 iMac to use as a monitor when using Final Cut Pro. Any idea which cable to use to make the connection?

MacBook Air (M2, 2022)

Posted on Nov 16, 2023 3:05 AM

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Posted on Nov 16, 2023 7:02 PM

Neither of those machines can be a Target Display Mode display for the other.


Provided that they are running Monterey or later, either can act as an AirPlay Receiver for AirPlay to Mac. That's not as good as a hardware monitor connection, so you'd have to judge whether the quality is acceptable for your use.


System requirements for Continuity features on Apple devices - Apple Support

Set up your Mac to be an AirPlay Receiver - Apple Support


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Nov 16, 2023 7:02 PM in response to dirkbw

Neither of those machines can be a Target Display Mode display for the other.


Provided that they are running Monterey or later, either can act as an AirPlay Receiver for AirPlay to Mac. That's not as good as a hardware monitor connection, so you'd have to judge whether the quality is acceptable for your use.


System requirements for Continuity features on Apple devices - Apple Support

Set up your Mac to be an AirPlay Receiver - Apple Support


Connecting MacBook Air to 2019 intel iMac as a monitor

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