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smcFanControl
Control Intel Mac fans to make them run cooler.
smcFanControl overview
smcFanControl controls the fans of every Intel Mac to make it run cooler.
smcFanControl lets the user set the minimum speed of the build-in fans. So you can increase your minimum fan speed to make your Intel Mac run cooler. However in order not to damage your machines smcFanControl doesn't let you set minimum speed to a value below Apple's defaults.
What’s new in version 2.6
Updated on Oct 17 2016
Version 2.6:
Note: Now requires OS X 10.7 or later
New
- Added french localization
- Updated sparkle updater
- smcFanControl now requires macOS 10.7 or higher
Fixed
- Crash on Macbook 12"
- Invisible text on macOS Sierra "Dark mode
FAQ
SMCFan Control is not working. What should I do?
Shutdown your Mac >>> Hold down Shift + Control + Option + Power button for 5 seconds >>> Notice the light on the mac charger change in colors >>> Log back in >>> SMC Fan Control should be fixed.
How to turn off SMCFan Control?
Open the Finder, click on Applications in the sidebar. Scroll to locate smcFanControl, drag its icon to the Trash. You can also right-click on the app and select "Move to Trash". Then right-click the "Trash" icon and choose "Empty Trash" to uninstall.
How to manually adjust the speed of Mac fans?
Launch the app, click on the “Custom” button, manually adjust the speed of the Mac fans. You can do this based on either a constant RPM value or a sensor-based temperature value.
Information
App requirements
- Intel 64
- Mac OS X 10.7.0 or later
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Jan 18 2022
Version: 2.6
Thanks so much for the software and the sharing guys! Loving it
Oct 16 2021
Version: 2.6
Works great on my M1 13" Macbook Pro. I use this app to force the fans to turn on when the laptop gets warm. Without it, the OS lets the laptop get very warm and doesn't kick on the fans.
Sep 22 2021
Version: 2.6
This was the first fan control app I ran on my 2009 imacs. I only found it useful for monitoring the temperature, as it seemed to have many glitches when actually trying to control fan speed. Usually it did not work at all.
May 30 2021
Version: 2.6
I really liked this app on my 2013 and 2017 MacBook Airs, but it's not working at all on my 2020 MacBook Air M1.
Feb 8 2021
Version: 2.6
Works great. Worked great on my Macbook early-2008, worked great with all OSX updates until my computer could not be updated anymore so I bought a mid-2015, updated to Big Sut and SMC Fan Control keeps working great.
Feb 3 2021
Version: 2.6
It is a good application, with an easy and intuitive interface to use, but it has several flaws.
First: The program when I leave the mac to sleep or turn it off stops working and I have to manually reopen it.
Second: I have seen that the program does not show you the real speed of your fans, it limits the speed but other programs do not like Macs Fan Control.
That is all.
Aug 24 2020
Version: 2.6
excellent, simply shows rpms and system temp in menu bar, highly recommended.
Aug 23 2020
Version: 2.6
Well, I put a new HDD in a 2011 iMac, then I realized the lack of a sensor/signal from the drive made the fans blast on max constantly. So, this software fixed it, for free! And yea, it asks for the user password constantly. But, I am thinking once it auto launches at bootup, I should not really have to touch it again.
May 10 2020
Version: 2.6
I used this ten years ago and it worked great. I used it today in 2020 and it's still a great app. Thanks!!
May 6 2020
Version: 2.6
No compromise in giving 5 rate,
Where as it doesn't work as expected in Catalina.
Can you kindly provide the any script to run or any alternative for this issue to fix. Could help a lot. Tx
Mar 27 2020
Version: 2.6
This stupid software keeps asking me to type in my password all the time! Really annoying!
Feb 4 2020
Version: 2.6
its year 2020 and it still works great on my iMac. Cools it down pretty fast.
Dec 18 2019
Version: 2.6
Simply brilliant ! Brought a new life to a VERY expensive, top-of-the-line mid-2012 MacBook Pro which should had been part of a clearly articulated recall for flawed and faulty motherboard, using a cheap, underpowered PCI chip. I still encounter ocassional booting issues, but the laptop is back in action.
Nov 22 2019
Version: 2.6
I installed this current version on my old Macbook Pro 2009 El Capitan and I just can't change the cooler temperature at all, and it only stays at 4000rpm. Lucky I have a saved old version that I was able to reinstall. I have been using this program for a few good years and I hope you will correct this problem.
Oct 29 2019
Version: 2.6
what happens when we quit the app?
will our Mac go back to the normal software which control the fan or this is the only software which control our fans.
what if I quit thus app and use my Mac.is thus gonna effeec.
Sep 15 2019
Version: 2.6
Worked well on my 2015 Macbook Pro. My computer started getting really hot lately due to a number of programs I am running for a school project. I cleaned the fans but nothing worked to keep the temp down. I can control each fan separately and there is an ability to change the modes for higher fan speed for when I am running on batter, on log-in and when charging. Simple and well done.
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