Target display mode with 2016 MacBook Pro and 2011 iMac

[lindenpark]

Hey,

I want to connect my 2016 MacBook Pro to my 2011 iMac using target display mode. I found this cable on Amazon but after doing some digging I am starting to get the feeling it is not quite as simple (or cheap) as this to achieve my objective.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/BC-Master-...79&sr=1-4&keywords=USB-C+to+mini+display+port

Anyone tried this before or understands IO better than I do?

Thanks for your time in advance.

 

[redheeler]

The 2011 iMac doesn't support Target Display Mode over normal Mini DisplayPort, but it does support it over Thunderbolt. Therefore, what you need is a Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter such as the one Apple sells and Thunderbolt cable to connect it.