using an iMac as a monitor for the new MacBook Air

Can I use an older iMac as a monitor for a new MacBook Air?

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Posted on Jun 9, 2020 08:22 AM

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Posted on Jun 9, 2020 08:36 AM

Welcome!


Only a very limited range of iMacs can be used as an external monitor, and we do not know which sub-model you have. You can look at this Apple article:


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


Also, the iMac to be used as the monitor must be running no higher macOS than 10.13 High Sierra.


You can find your iMac sub-model by doing "About this Mac..."




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Jun 9, 2020 08:36 AM in response to robertloveskelev

Welcome!


Only a very limited range of iMacs can be used as an external monitor, and we do not know which sub-model you have. You can look at this Apple article:


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


Also, the iMac to be used as the monitor must be running no higher macOS than 10.13 High Sierra.


You can find your iMac sub-model by doing "About this Mac..."




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