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iMac as a second monitor

Can I use a 2010 21.5in iMac running High Sierra 10.13.6 as a second monitor for my macbook pro model 2019 13in. running Monterrey 12.2.1?

MacBook Pro (2020 and later)

Posted on Apr 24, 2022 03:57 PM

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Apr 24, 2022 07:43 PM in response to jpayne2525

There are network solutions like Luna Display that cost a $135.

https://astropad.com/product/lunadisplay/

Then if and when something goes wrong with the old 2010 iMac, you would still need to buy an external display for the MacBook Pro.

Personally I would not bother and just look for a decent external display to use with the macBook Pro.

see > Use an external display with your MacBook Pro - Apple Support

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Apr 24, 2022 04:09 PM in response to jpayne2525

No sorry, the MacBook Pro does not support Target Display Mode.

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

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Apr 24, 2022 09:32 PM in response to jpayne2525

Only the 27" iMacs from 2010 could be used in Target Display mode also, the 2010 21.5" does not support the hardware use as an external display option at all anyway.

If you have a fast local network you could use the free and macOS built-in VNC client:

https://osxdaily.com/2013/04/05/vnc-client-mac-os-x-screen-sharing/

this is not using the iMac as a second monitor, but would allow you to connect to and control the smaller MacBook from the larger screen of the iMac.

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jpayne2525 Author

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Apr 24, 2022 05:56 PM in response to den.thed

And that's the only way to connect a 2010v iMac as a display, I assume?

Appreciate the answer!

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