1 Mouse / Keyboard 2 iMacs

I have a 27" iMac for play, and a slightly older 24" iMac next to it for work. Can I use my wireless keyboard and mouse to control both computers?

Yes, but not at the same time. The keyboard and mouse can be paired with both machines but only connected to one at a time. Therefore it must be disconnected from one machine before connecting to the other. If the machines are sitting next to each other, the only practical way is to turn off or put to sleep one machine and then start the other.
If you want to use the machines at the same time, the answer is no.
Regards,
Captain Fred

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