Use iMac As MAIN MONITOR For M1/M2/M4 Mac Mini With THIS! 🤯

Have you ever wanted to use your old Intel iMac as a second display or main monitor for your M1/M2/M4 Mac Mini? Well, Today is your lucky day Thanks to Luna Display from Astropad, you can turn your intel iMac into an M1/M2 Mac Mini. This very cool device allows you to use your iMac as the Main Monitor for your M1/M2/M4 Mac Mini or even as a second display for your Mac Mini M1/M2/M4 desk setup. Now that's a real productivity booster. What do you want to see more Mac Mini videos on? Comment and I'll add them to the list.

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[MarieGlynn]

June 2023 update: updates to the Luna software and Mac OS Ventura make it easier to set the old iMac as your main display. Once you’ve got the Luna apps up and running on both computers, the Primary Luna will ask do you to choose between left, right and custom. If you click custom, you are taken to the display settings in your new Mac’s OS where you can choose Luna Display as your main display. That choice is not the first option in that menu but is found under ‘color profiles.’

[GUTTAANDSAINT]

I have a Mac mini and a 2012 iMac. Will the connection stay consistent while live streaming and or editing a final cup pro?

[JamBeatt]

Thanks Lamar - great video!. Just one question: is there a way to set up Luna Display without needing a second monitor - just the old iMac? I've just bought a Mac Mini M2, and I can't get it to work with a couple of older monitors (Dell and Acer) that don't have HDMI ports. I've tried using a VGA to HDMI adapter, but nothing happens. Do I have to obtain a second monitor just to set up the iMac as my only display, and then I can use the iMac as my only monitor? Or would I be better off getting a different adapter to connect the Acer or Dell, and forget about the iMac? The older monitors seem to have DisplayPort ports - maybe a DisplayPort to HDMI or Thunderbolt adapter would work? Many thanks for any advice!

[bradyvelvet]

I will keep this video in mind when my 2017 27" imac becomes obsolete
It would be a shame to lose such a great 27" screen
Also a shame Apple couldn't just make things easier and just kept target display features . . .
Great Video!

[andrewbrown]

I'm looking at buying the new M4 Mac Mini to replace my 2012 iMac and would love to use the iMac as the monitor. Will have to check this out~!

[zacharylonsway]

Zero lag method. You can use a thunderbolt2 to thunderbolt3 adapter and a thunderbolt3 cord or USBc to USBc (depending on year of IMac).The only issue is you have to have keep a keyboard synced to the iMac. Wake the connected iMac and press cmd+f2 on its keyboard. It syncs immediately. I also use this method to use my 2014 iMac as a monitor for my newer MacBook Pro.

[ScottRedstone]

Just got new mini M1. IMac getting slow. Was looking for new monitor then found out I can use iMac as a monitor. Saved me from spending lots of money for a lesser quality monitor than on my iMac. Now to get Luna up and running.

[johncaccioppo]

This is an insane amount of effort for a second monitor compared to pc's that take three clicks and a second hdmi cable. But kudos to you for figuring it out and doing such a detailed job of explaining it.

[mmenigma]

How cool. Will this same setup work with Macbook Air M1 and a Late 2012 iMac 27?

[petethompson]

This is perfect for my new Mac Mini M2 pro coming. I have an iMac 5K 27" and dont want to pay $2000 for studio display. Thanks

[mattalber]

Thanks alot man. Looks like the price is now $119 but well worth it...maybe =) Do you happen to know if Luna will work connecting an M1 iMac to an older 2011 iMac as well? I have a thunderbolt to ethernet adapter for my M1 iMac. Will it work the same as the M1 Mini?

[scrow]

Once I set this up, I wasn't clear how I can switch back to using my iMac as a computer (vs just a monitor) and when I do so will I be able to use my new external monitor as a secondary monitor for the iMac? Oh and thanks for the great series of videos you've posted on this topic!

[nasihatofficial]

Can I use an iMac 2019 as an external display for an iMac 2020? or the opposite?

[KitchenPlatform]

Luna Display costs around 14k in India, there may be additional customs duty and shipping charges. New 4k monitor costs around 22k...

[greengski]

To go headless (older iMac as only monitor for the new Mac mini) do you need to buy a separate mouse for setting up the Luna Display?

I only have the original Apple mouse and keyboard that came with my old iMac. I have not purchased the Mac mini yet.

[LamarMK]

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[domymontalto]

Would this work with a MacBook Pro M2 Pro and an iMac 2019 5K?

[sknemani]

Been a year since this video. I am curious has anybody used this for an year! How is the reliability of Luna display after such long term use. I am considering buying a Mac Studio to pair with iMac using Luna display now, but am sure concerned about how reliable this approach is and would like to hear people talk of their experience.

[willienewkum]

Lamar, Have u had any lag issues using the setup as a primary display? Got into an argument at the Apple store w/ a sales guy about it. Kinda think he wants to sell me a $$$monitor along w/M2 Pro. I'd rather repurpose my old Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2017 and use the savings to get upgrades.Thanks, UR one of the few really showing an accurate demo!