How do I use my iMac as a monitor for PC with Thunderbolt?

How do I use my iMac as a monitor for PC with Thunderbolt?

Setup Guide

1. Note: If you are using an adapter, connect the cable to the adapter first, then insert the male end into the Mini Display/Thunderbolt port on the iMac.
2. Turn on both the iMac and the PC, then hold Cmd + F2 or Cmd + Fn + F2 on the iMac keyboard to trigger Target Display Mode.

Can you use an iMac as an external monitor?

The 27-inch iMac has a bi-directional Mini DisplayPort or a Thunderbolt port (depending on the model) that can be used to drive a second monitor. The same Mini DisplayPort or Thunderbolt port can be used as a video input that allows your iMac to serve as a monitor for another Mac.

What can I connect to a Thunderbolt display?

Thunderbolt 3 provides DisplayPort, which can natively connect to all displays with DisplayPort and Mini DisplayPort, and via adapters can connect to all other modern display interfaces, including HDMI, DVI, and VGA.

Is the iMac Retina Display compatible with Thunderbolt?

Any iMac since 2014 will not support it, according to Apple, as the resolution of the Retina displays are too high to be run by one Thunderbolt or Mini-DP cable. Is the iMac a compatible model? To find your iMac’s model go to the Apple Menu > About This Mac. If it is any of the following models then it will support Target Display Mode:

How can I connect an external monitor to my iMac?

You can connect one external display to your Mac using either of the Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports. On iMac and Mac mini, connect your display to either of the ports with the Thunderbolt symbol .

Can a iMac be used as an external display?

Target display mode is a feature available with certain older Mac models. The following older iMac models can be used as an external display when plugged into another older Mac model. To use any of these iMac models as an external display: The iMac used as a display must have macOS High Sierra or earlier installed.

How to use an iMac as an extremal monitor?

FAQS of Using iMac as Extremal Monitor 1 Make sure you are logged into iMac. 2 Make sure your iMac is running in macOS Big Sur or earlier. 3 Make sure the cable is connected correctly.