Connecting MacBook to iMac - how it works

To connect MacBook and iMac you can use an Ethernet cable. If necessary, you may need a USB or Thunderbolt adapter. Once you have successfully connected, you can share files or play network games.

Connect MacBook and iMac via Ethernet cable

If you want to connect your iMac to your MacBook, it can be done via Ethernet cable. To do this, you must first connect the Ethernet cable to the appropriate port on the MacBook. Then connect the other end to the iMac. If one of your devices does not have the port for an Ethernet cable, use an adapter. This is available for both USB and Thunderbolt ports.

How to set up a connection between MacBook and iMac

Not all iMacs can be connected to a MacBook. Only iMac models released between 2009 and 2014 are compatible. If your iMac meets this requirement, proceed as follows:

1. Turn on both devices. Log in on your MacBook with your user account.
2. Connect the devices with the appropriate cable.
3. Once the connection is established, you can use the "screen synchronization" function. Dafür drücken Sie cmd + F2 auf dem Mac, der lediglich als Zweitbildschirm dienen soll.
4. Die Bildschirme werden nun synchronisiert und Sie sehen den Schreibtisch des MacBooks.
5. Unter „Systemeinstellungen > Monitore > Anordnen“ können Sie modifizieren, wie sich die Maus zwischen den Bildschirmen bewegen soll und mehr.