can I connect a 2013 Imac (Catalina) to an M1 imac as an external display

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can I connect a 2013 Imac (Catalina) to an M1 imac as an external display

Can I use a 2013 IMAC (Catalina) as a second monitor for a M1 IMAC?

iMac, OS X 10.11

Posted on Sep 9, 2021 12:51 PM

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Allan Jones

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Sep 9, 2021 1:11 PM in response to norm163

See why it won't work here: Use your iMac as a display with target display mode - Apple Support

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Jack-19

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Sep 9, 2021 12:52 PM in response to norm163

Sorry, no. That is not possible.

Jack

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rkaufmann87

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Sep 9, 2021 12:56 PM in response to norm163

+1 no it will not work. If your new M1 iMac needs an external display, please buy one. You can find them beginning at about $100, they are very simple to connect and are very reliable.

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can I connect a 2013 Imac (Catalina) to an M1 imac as an external display

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