iMac Mid 2007 24-inch as a display monitor for a 2021 Macbook Air

Hi Apple community,


Can I use a 24-inch Mid 2007 iMac as an additional display monitor for a 2021 Macbook Air?


Please advise.


Thank you.

iPhone 6, iOS 12

Posted on May 9, 2021 07:45 PM

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Posted on May 9, 2021 07:59 PM

Not with a cabled connection, because neither of those Mac's support Target Display Mode.

see > https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204592


It's not the same as having an external display connected directly to the MacBook Air, but you can use Screen Sharing.

see > https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/turn-screen-sharing-on-or-off-mh11848/mac

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May 9, 2021 07:59 PM in response to Gurzog

Not with a cabled connection, because neither of those Mac's support Target Display Mode.

see > https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204592


It's not the same as having an external display connected directly to the MacBook Air, but you can use Screen Sharing.

see > https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/turn-screen-sharing-on-or-off-mh11848/mac

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