SOLVED Late 2015 imac as monitor for mini m2

[dennisfcampbell]

can the new mac mini be run thru a 2015 imac as a monitor
thanks

 

[MightyGem]

There are two native(ie Apple) ways of doing this, unfortunately your 2015 iMac falls outside of both requirements.

You can use something called Target Disc Mode on iMacs built between 2011 and late 2014:

Use your iMac as a display with target display mode – Apple Support (UK)

Target display mode is a feature available with certain older Mac models.

support.apple.com

iMacs and iMac Pros later than 2019 can be used using Airplay:

How to Set up Mac to iMac Dual Monitors

Want to use your iMac's awesome screen as a monitor for your MacBook or Mac desktop? If you're using a newer iMac running macOS Monterey, it's easy to use AirPlay to mirror or extend your screen to an iMac. For older iMacs running High...

www.wikihow.com

You could use something called Luna Display or Duet Display, but you'll have to pay for it:

Use iMac as monitor: 5 Solutions - 9to5Mac

This in-depth guide covers how to use iMac as monitor with Apple's target display mode, with third-party software, and more.

9to5mac.com

 

[dennisfcampbell]

thanks for the heads up