Late 2015 27" iMac as 2nd display for 2020 27" iMac? Is it possible?

If it's possible, then what cables do I need?

Posted on Jan 27, 2022 11:06 AM

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Allan Jones

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Posted on Jan 27, 2022 11:19 AM

No go. Both computers are too new. See the hardware and macOS limitations here:

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

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Allan Jones

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Jan 27, 2022 11:19 AM in response to pdoss44

No go. Both computers are too new. See the hardware and macOS limitations here:

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

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Jan 27, 2022 11:25 AM in response to Allan Jones

Boo. Thanks for the info!

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