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Make sure your iMac and Mac are both connected to a power source, and switched on.Activating Target Display ModeĪssuming you meet all the above requirements, you’re ready to make the connection: You’ll also need to be running macOS 10.6.1 or later. If your iMac has a Mini DisplayPort, then you’ll need a Mini DisplayPort cable. If it has a Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) port, then you can connect using the Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter.

If your iMac has a Thunderbolt port, then you’ll need a Thunderbolt cable. To use Target Display Mode, you’ll need to connect your iMac and your Mac, via the correct cable.ĭepending on your model of iMac, it may have a Mini DisplayPort or a Thunderbolt port: Target Display Mode is a feature that’s designed specifically for those who own two or more Macs, as it allows you to use your iMac as the external display for another Mac.
