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M1 Imac -target display

How can you use your M1 iMac as a target display for a Mackbook

Posted on Nov 11, 2022 10:05 AM

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Nov 11, 2022 10:52 AM in response to mandyla

The M1 iMac does not support being used as a display in Target Display Mode.

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

If you need a larger display for your MacBook, then you need an external display.

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

or > Use an external display with your MacBook Air - Apple Support

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Nov 11, 2022 12:04 PM in response to mandyla

+1 Den.thed is correct.

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