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I have a late 2013 IMAC that I would like to use as a second monitor for my new 2020 27 IMAC. They both have Thunderbolt ports but are different sizes. What cables / adapters do I need to connect the two?

I have a late 2013 IMAC that I would like to use as a second monitor for my new 2020 27 IMAC. They both have Thunderbolt ports but are different sizes. What cables / adapters do I need to connect the two?

Posted on Nov 30, 2020 5:25 AM

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Posted on Nov 30, 2020 6:52 AM

While your 2013 iMac does support Target Display Mode with another Mac.

see > https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204592


Your new 2020 iMac does not support being connected to an older iMac for Target Display Mode.

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I have a late 2013 IMAC that I would like to use as a second monitor for my new 2020 27 IMAC. They both have Thunderbolt ports but are different sizes. What cables / adapters do I need to connect the two?

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