Migrate an iMac 27" (2019) to an M4 Mac Mini

Is the answer the same with an M4 Mac mini?

den.thed

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Posted on Mar 7, 2024 8:29 AM

rlesperance wrote:

Hello,

I have an iMac 27" (2019). I would like to migrate to a M2 Mac Mini

To Migrate to a new Mac mini, have a look at > Transfer to a new Mac with Migration Assistant - Apple Support

The fastest, easiest and most reliable way to migrate to a new Mac is using your Time Machine backup.

A direct Ethernet connection between Mac's is second best but real slow.

Wi-Fi is really slow and highly prone to fail.

and use my iMac as display. Is that possible ?

Nope' the M2 Mac mini does not support using any iMac as a Display in Target Display Mode.

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

If you have or get a new Mac mini...?

Then you will need an external display to setup, migrate and use the Mac mini.

see > Connect a display to Mac mini - Apple Support