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Old iMac as second monitor for Macbook Pro 2017 (2 usbc ports)

Can I use my old iMac late 2013 as a second monitor for my macbook pro 2017? I have a cable but it does not work. Am I missing something?

MacBook Pro

Posted on Apr 27, 2020 7:49 AM

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Posted on Apr 27, 2020 4:04 PM

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


If the iMac is running Mojave or Catalina you will have to erase it and install High Sierra.

You will need a Thunderbolt 3 adapter

https://www.apple.com/ca/shop/product/MMEL2AM/A/thunderbolt-3-usb-c-to-thunderbolt-2-adapter

and a Thunderbolt cable.

Apple Thunderbolt Cable (2.0 m) - White - Apple (CA)

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Old iMac as second monitor for Macbook Pro 2017 (2 usbc ports)

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