Use iMAC as Monitor for new MBP

[t1ft1an]

Hi,

I'm currently using my iMAC 27" as a monitor for my Late 2013 MBP . I've hooked it up via a Thunderbold cable. Since the new MBP only have USB-C connectors does anybody know it this combination will still work and if yes, what adapters / hubs may be needed?

Thanks
Christian

 

[Floris]

I think Apple sells a thunderbolt to thunderbolt 1/2 cable, I suspect that's what you'll be needing. THe t3 on one end will be the usb-c connector on the mbp.

 

[t1ft1an]

I think Apple sells a thunderbolt to thunderbolt 1/2 cable, I suspect that's what you'll be needing. THe t3 on one end will be the usb-c connector on the mbp.

Thanks for the tip. You mean something like that:
http://www.apple.com/shop/product/MMEL2AM/A/thunderbolt-3-usb-c-to-thunderbolt-2-adapter

Would be cool if anybody could test this if it works as soon as the new MBP become available.

 

[JTToft]

Thanks for the tip. You mean something like that:
http://www.apple.com/shop/product/MMEL2AM/A/thunderbolt-3-usb-c-to-thunderbolt-2-adapter

Would be cool if anybody could test this if it works as soon as the new MBP become available.

- That's the right one. Should work fine.

Here's Apple's documentation on it:
https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT207266

 

[t1ft1an]

Can anybody confirm that the Apple USB-C to Thunderbold adapter works with an iMac as an external display? The documentation does not explicitly state that and I don't want to invest in another adapter which isn't working though.

Thanks

 

[satinsilverem2]

yes I can confirm that it works. I use my 2016 MacBook Pro with a 2013 iMac in target display mode all the time. You just have to have the thunderbolt 3 to thunderbolt 2 adapter.

 

[t1ft1an]

yes I can confirm that it works. I use my 2016 MacBook Pro with a 2013 iMac in target display mode all the time. You just have to have the thunderbolt 3 to thunderbolt 2 adapter.

thank you!