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Can I connect a Mac Mini and MacBook Pro to one Apple Thunderbolt Display?

Is it possible to have a Mac Mini and MacBook Pro connected to one Thunderbolt Display? I'm not wanting split screen or anything, I just want an easier way to go from my personal computer to my work laptop. Is there a splitter/dongle of some sort? Or will I have to just manually unplug and plug each time? Thanks in advance!

Mac mini, macOS 11.1

Posted on Jan 22, 2021 7:13 AM

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Posted on Jan 23, 2021 12:12 AM

It should work if only one computer at a time is turned on. Plug the Display's Thunderbolt cable into one computer, and connect the second computer to the Thunderbolt port at the back of the display with a Thunderbolt cable.

Apple Thunderbolt Cable (0.5 m) - White - Apple

or

Apple Thunderbolt Cable (2.0 m) - White - Apple


If it's a Thunderbolt 3 port on a computer, it will need a Thunderbolt 3 adapter.

Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter - Apple


If the MacBook Pro uses Thunderbolt 3/USB-C, you can charge it from the display with a MagSafe adapter.

https://elecjet.com/products/anywatt-magsafe

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Jan 23, 2021 12:12 AM in response to gr8itsjonate

It should work if only one computer at a time is turned on. Plug the Display's Thunderbolt cable into one computer, and connect the second computer to the Thunderbolt port at the back of the display with a Thunderbolt cable.

Apple Thunderbolt Cable (0.5 m) - White - Apple

or

Apple Thunderbolt Cable (2.0 m) - White - Apple


If it's a Thunderbolt 3 port on a computer, it will need a Thunderbolt 3 adapter.

Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter - Apple


If the MacBook Pro uses Thunderbolt 3/USB-C, you can charge it from the display with a MagSafe adapter.

https://elecjet.com/products/anywatt-magsafe

Can I connect a Mac Mini and MacBook Pro to one Apple Thunderbolt Display?

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