M1 Mac mini With Thunderbolt Display and iMac Targert Display Mode

Important!
1a 1a OR 1b 1b 2 3
Not Both
2009 27” iMac Target Display Mode 27” Thunderbolt Display 2009 27” iMac Target Display Mode 2009 27” iMac Target Display Mode
(2560 x 1440) (2560 x 1440) (2560 x 1440) (2560 x 1440)

MINI THUNDERBOLT
DISPLAYPORT 2

QCE USB-C To
Benfei HDMI To iVANKY Mini DisplayPort To Benfei HDMI To iVANKY Mini DisplayPort To
Mini DisplayPort Cable
DisplayPort Adapter DisplayPort Cable, 3.3 Ft. DisplayPort Adapter DisplayPort Cable, 3.3 Ft.
$14
$28 $9.99 $28 $9.99

Apple MMEL2AM/A
Thunderbolt 3 To USB USB
Thunderbolt 2 Adapter (POWER) (POWER)
$49

DISPLAYPORT MINI DISPLAYPORT MINI

DISPLAYPORT DISPLAYPORT

DISPLAYPORT THUNDERBOLT HDMI HDMI

3 A1842 (MQD22LL/A) AppleTV 4K
(Set to 2560 x 1440) $180
Enter Target Display Mode on the iMac
mini, then select the AirPlay Display in
Display Settings to use the iMac as a
second screen. Verify that the Display
Wi-Fi Connected Settings and AppleTV are set for 2560 x
1440. Hint: Click the “Scaled” once and
then again with the Option key pressed to
access all resolution options. Set AirPlay
Display to On (or Off to use the iMac to
view tvOS content).

Mac mini (M1, 2020)

WHAT WORKS AND DOESN’T 1 2 3

Plays copyright-protected content (Netflix et al) in macOS. ✔ ✔ 🚫
Applications displayed have access to Mac mini audio output options. ✔ ✔ 🚫
Can use tvOS apps (including copyright protected content) when AirPlay 🚫 🚫 ✔
Display is not selected on Mac mini.

Displays mirrored/ streamed iPhone/iPad/Mac content when AirPlay Display 🚫 🚫 ✔

is not selected on Mac mini. Audio for Mac content will be provided to
AppleTV’s default audio device.
Allows displays to operate at their maximum resolution and refresh rates. ✔ ✔ ✔
User can still run applications on the iMac using Screen Sharing while in ✔ ✔ ✔
Target Display Mode.
(1a)