Using Mac Mini with iMac monitor… Is it possible?

[Mac2004]

If I purchase the top of the line newest version of the Mac Mini can I hook it up to my 2013 27 inch iMac and use that monitor instead of buying a new monitor right now? Will my programs run slower if I can?

 

[Slix]

No. Target Display Mode requires the Mac connected to the iMac to be from 2019 or older and be running 10.15 or earlier, which the newest Mac Minis cannot be.

Read more here: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204592

 

[russell_314]

No. Target Display Mode requires the Mac connected to the iMac to be from 2019 or older and be running 10.15 or earlier, which the newest Mac Minis cannot be.

Read more here: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204592

I saw this post but wasn't sure. I guess Apple killed target display mode on both ends.

 

[bobcomer]

You can't use target display mode, but there are third party equivalents that might do well enough for you and your needs. I use both Luna Display and Duet Display. Duet display being more versatile, and Luna having less latency.

 

[miniair2023]

For me that is totally impossible. My IMac is dead already. Can't turn it on anymore. Late 2012 IMac

 

[Mac Dream Weaver]

You can't use target display mode, but there are third party equivalents that might do well enough for you and your needs. I use both Luna Display and Duet Display. Duet display being more versatile, and Luna having less latency.

Helpful comment.

 

[PaulD-UK]

Quote: @miniair2023 "For me that is totally impossible. My IMac is dead already. Can't turn it on anymore. Late 2012 IMac"

Not 'totally impossible' (unless it's the screen that has been damaged/died)...
Open it up, discard all the original innards, and fit this:
27-iMac-A1419-Diy-LCD-Monitor-2k-LM270WQ1-SD-F1-F2-Display-Screen-Controller-Driver-Board.jpg_.webp
Lots of this sort of conversion kit sold on AliExpress (and some on eBay), for both 2K and 5K iMacs.
The pictured one is from here - I have no idea of its quality (I only know about 5K conversions)...
The listed price is for the PSU. Select the monitor type to get the price for the board.

 

[macguru9999]

Just buy a monitor