Can I use my 27" 2010 iMac as my main monitor for M1 or M2 Mac Mini? Sorry I clicked on the wrong thread, this hasn't been solved yet. I just posted.

[MacDadad07]

Good morning to all,

I have a still well functioning 27" 2010 iMac running High Sierra that I inherited from my son that I've been using for the past few years. So far I've been very happy w/ it in spite of it "chugging" along since I don't do too much heavy lifting work in it (videos etc). For heavier work, I use a 2014 MBP Retina and use the iMac on Target mode. It seems that I need to start considering getting an M1 or M2 Mac Mini in the near future.

My question guys is, can I use my iMac as my main monitor in case I get a M1 or M2 Mac Mini? The reason behind it is more economics than anything else

 

[Cory Cooper]

Hello,

Unfortunately, there are only a few older Mac models that support that setup: Use your iMac as a display with target display mode

Basically, no models past mid-2014 support that configuration/usage case.

Sorry!

C

 

[MacsBug]

You should be able to do this with a Thunderbolt 3 to 2 Adaptor.

There is also a Wireless solution that I use to connect my MacBook Pro to an old 2010 iMac called Luna Display. You plug a dongle into you new mini and then run their secondary software on the iMac and it becomes a wireless display.

You can read more about this at https://astropad.com/product/lunadisplay

Here are the instructions on how to set it up on a Mini in headless mode. https://help.astropad.com/article/218-how-do-i-use-luna-display-in-headless-mode