Imac mini to late 2013 imac

[Hughamugga]

Hello! I have an imac late 2013 that I would like to use as a monitor for the M1 mac mini. I have read so much conflicting advice as to whether this is possible, including downgrading my OS so i can use TDM etc. Is there anyone out there that can give me a real answer including what cables I would need if it is? I am in dire straights with a build up of work to finish and not a huge amount of cash to buy a new decent monitor at the moment and stressed!! Thanks in advance!

 

[snow755]

Hello! I have an imac late 2013 that I would like to use as a monitor for the M1 mac mini. I have read so much conflicting advice as to whether this is possible, including downgrading my OS so i can use TDM etc. Is there anyone out there that can give me a real answer including what cables I would need if it is? I am in dire straights with a build up of work to finish and not a huge amount of cash to buy a new decent monitor at the moment and stressed!! Thanks in advance!

nope i asked this be for when I had my 2019 iMac it’s not possible you need to buy your self a new Monitor set up for your Mac mini M1

 

[Boyd01]

I don't think it will work, see this:

Mac Mini With iMac as Monitor

My 2011 Imac 21.5 is getting a bit old and tired and has reached the end of the OSX upgrade path at High Sierra. I'm considering a Mac Mini and using the old iMac as a monitor. Is this a completely crazy idea? BTW the iMac has an 2.5GHz Core I5, 16 GB memory and a 250GB SSD. Would a better...

forums.macrumors.com

 

[Hughamugga]

Thanks to you both...i think i knew that was the truth but I didn’t want to believe it! Now i have to work out what display is best for design work. Thanks again

 

[MevetS]

You could take a look at Luna Display to see if it would work for you: https://help.astropad.com/article/189-mac-to-mac