Since Apple has dropped Target Display Mode from both the latest iMacs and Apple Silicon Macs, you can use an iMac as a monitor either via AirPlay or using third party apps which don’t perform as well. This is because the latest M1 and M2 chip Macs do not support the old Target Display Mode available in Intel Macs which utilized the full resolution and capabilities of the iMac as a monitor. This is especially true when trying to use an iMac as an external display for video editing or graphic design with the Apple Silicon M1/M2 MacBook Pro, M1/M2 MacBook Air, M1/M2 Mac Mini and the Mac Studio. Using Luna Display (Intel & M1/M2 Macs)įirstly, it’s important to be aware from the start that it’s far simpler and results in much better resolution to use a dedicated external display than an iMac as an external monitor with a Mac. Using Apple AirPlay 2 (Intel & M1/M2 Macs) Disadvantages of Using An iMac In Target Display Mode.iMac External Display Problems With Target Display Mode.Using Target Display Mode With An iMac (Intel Macs Only) Can M1 & M2 Macs Use An iMac As A Monitor?.

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