Macs Fan Control
Macs Fan Control
Monitor and control your computer's fans.
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Macs Fan Control overview
Macs Fan Control allows you to monitor and control almost any aspect of your computer's fans, with support for controlling fan speed, temperature sensors pane, menu-bar icon, and autostart with system option.
- Software solution to noise problems such as those caused by iMac HDD replacement, or overheating problems like those found on a MacBook Pro
- Set any constant value to any fan (e.g., minimum)
- Control fan speed in relation to a temperature sensor (e.g., 3rd party HDD)
- Real-time monitoring of fan speeds and temperatures
- Solve overheating problems like those found on a MacBook Pro
- Solve noise problems such as those caused by iMac HDD replacement
- Works on all Macs, both Intel & Apple Silicon
How to control your Mac fans
- Download and install Macs Fan Control from MacUpdate.
- Launch the app and you will then have access to the fans and be able to see the temperatures of the components inside your Mac.
- Under "Control" click "Custom" and you can then use a slider to change the fan control on your Mac".
What’s new in version 1.5.15
Updated on Mar 07 2023
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Information
License
Free
Size
22.2 MB
Developer’s website
https://www.crystalidea.com/macs-fan-control?ref=macupdateDownloads
808879
App requirements
- Intel 64
- Apple Silicon
- macOS 10.13 or later
FAQ
How to install Macs Fan Control
- Download the Macs Fan application.
- Look in your Downloads folder with Finder and locate the Zip file.
- Double click on the Zip file and extract the app.
- Drag the Mac Fans Control app to the folder of your choice, such as applications.
- The app is now installed, and you can run it by clicking on the icon.
How does Macs Fan Control Work
Macs Fan Control works by controlling the speed of your Mac’s fan controllers. These are electronic devices that are built into the motherboard of your Mac. These fan controllers are normally coupled to a thermal sensor which increases the fan speed when the temperature of the system increases. Macs Fan Controller has direct access to the fan controllers and allows you to manually set the desired speeds that you want.
How to set up Macs Fan Control
- You must first install the Macs Fan Control app.
- Open the Macs Fan Control app.
- Once the app is open you can select a constant RPM value for each fan, or a temperature-based speed.
- Once you have established how fast you would like your fans to run you can hide the app to the menu bar so that it can continue to run in the background.
Is Macs Fan Control Safe
Macs Fan Control has been available for a long time and is used extensively by Mac users. The vast majority of users have no issues with using the app, and it is indeed very safe to use. Having said that, it is important that users understand that lowering the fan speed of a device can make it run hotter than the manufacturer recommends.
What are the normal settings for Macs Fan Control
Once you have downloaded the Macs Fan Control app and launch it for the first time you will see that the app uses the auto setting for your fans. This is the default system setting, so you can start adjusting the fans for yourself once you are ready to start tweaking by clicking on the Custom button in the app.
Which temperature to look at Macs Fan Control
The primary temperature of concern in any desktop, laptop or computer is the CPU temperature. Macs are no different. The CPU0, CPU1 and CPU Proximity Sensors are very important to keep within the specified temperature rating by the manufacturer. The GPU, Battery and Ambient temperatures are also important to monitor as each component has a preferred temperature range where they run at their most efficient.
How to turn off Macs Fan Control
From inside the application simply close it like you would close any other app by clicking the red icon of the application window. If this does not kill the application, or if the application is unresponsive, then press Cmd + OPTION + Escape to open the Force Quit utility. Once the pop up appears, select Force Quite to close Macs Fan Control.
How to uninstall Macs Fan Control
Open Finder and then click on Applications on the left-hand side of the window. Locate the Macs Fan Control icon in that windows and then drag it to the Trash icon in the bottom right of your desktop. Next, open the Finder menu and select Empty Trash. This will permanently delete the item. Macs Fan Control is now uninstalled from your system.
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Mar 22 2023
Version: 1.5.15
Reason I installed it was because I use Mac OS and Boot-Camp on the same machine - It's applicable to both operating systems... Works perfectly and been designed for even a novice to install and use, and the best part is it can be configured manually too. I highly recommend it - 5 Stars to the software developer(s) - Gary P.
Mar 12 2023
Version: 1.5.15
After changing the heat sink paste on my older MacBook Pro I wasn't happy with how hot the CPU was getting during any kind of CPU intensive tasks. Macs Fan Control is a simple, easy to use app that gives me control over how my fan cools my MacBook. Love it!!!
Mar 11 2023
Version: 1.5.15
Putting in a SSD drive the fans worked at maximum speed.
This program fixed the problem easily and the fan speeds are now normal.
Excellent program I highly recommend it.
Mar 3 2023
Version: 1.5.14
if you're having problems with your fans being too noisy this is the app to have. really love it!
Feb 26 2023
Version: 1.5.14
Excelente app, es la que uso en mi MacBook Pro y hasta ahora va de maravilla
Feb 24 2023
Version: 1.5.14
Brilliant app.
Provides a nice GUI for monitoring temp and fan stats.
life saver to reducing unwanted noise! Kudos
Feb 14 2023
Version: 1.5.14
It would seem my imac mid 2011 (using it with windows 10, currently) has a problem with the CPU fan ... MacsFanControl shows this as 1200-0-4000 (min-current-max)RPM ... so using the app to keep the imac cool and it is doing a GREAT job ... thanks for this wonderful app, developers!!! -Bim
Feb 11 2023
Version: 1.5.14
Very useful tool, if you don't want your mac to melt, use this app!
Feb 4 2023
Version: 1.5.14
Thanks to this program I can prevent my 2013 Macbook Pro from melting through my desk. It's simple & light.
Jan 30 2023
Version: 1.5.14
The app is a must have, for every day use.
Especially if you likes the fans to be always on at low speed, to keep temps down while remaining silent.
But is seriously lacks a custom temp curve editor to be a complete software.
The custom mode is clearly not enough for my needs. Multiple temp thresholds are needed.
Jan 24 2023
Version: 1.5.14
I used to have my macbook heat up and it would sound like a jet. I was recommended this app and it helps tremendously. I leave the RPM around 3500-4000 roughly (you can set super accurate RPM numbers like 3983,4001,4238). I just ball park it there. Sometimes if your doing something super intense check the temp, but because the mac fluctuates on its own from low to high its either silent or like a jet. Setting it to around 4000 95% of the time keeps it the temps perfect and doesn't give you loud fan noises. I can run multiple adobe programs and not have heat issues. Recommend this :P
Jan 24 2023
Version: 1.5.14
excellent... I used in Mac and windows... nice... I like it...
Jan 23 2023
Version: 1.5.14
Good app, useful when my Mac is very hot but still not turning on its fans
Jan 14 2023
Version: 1.5.14
Excelent program! and it has Bootcamp compatibility! PERFECT!
Jan 2 2023
Version: 1.5.14
Yeah works really well when my MacBook fan spins up with one of those pesky background process's, a quick shot of Fan in High and back to working in Silence.
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