Macs Fan Control for Mac
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 1.5.16
- New: MacBook Air 15" and Mac Studio 2023 support #688
- Improved: Added CPU Core Average temperature sensor on MacBook Pro M2 #687
- Fixed: Fixed memory leaks on Apple Silicon macs #214
- Fixed: Fixed temperature display readings freeze on some older MacBookAir laptops #682
- Fixed: Fixed missing Performance Core 3 on Macmini M2 #672
- Fixed: Multiple small improvements and fixes
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.
Macs Fan Control for Mac
Free
In English
Version 1.5.16
What users say about Macs Fan Control
Customer support: 5.0
no idea, but also never had an issue... nothing needs to be improved, the feedback wouldn't let me send the feedback without suggestion for improvement.
Other user ratings:
Value | 5.0
Ease of use | 5.0
Features | 5.0
Reliability | 5.0
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Nov 26 2024
Version: 1.5.16
rien à redire, une app géniale pour ceux qui veulent faire du monitoring ou juste contrôler la vitesse des ventilos de son Mac (pro)
Nov 23 2024
Version: 1.5.16
I used Macs Fan Control before on my old macbook air(2020 intel) but when i upgraded to a M3 the app tells me to reset my SMC. When i clicked on the link it brought me to the apple support website. It told me to just restart my mac to reset the SMC but the app still tells me to reset the SMC. Anyone know how to fix this??
Nov 21 2024
Version: 1.5.16
I have an ageing (gracefully) Imac late 2015 5k that occasionally boot into win11 for a bit of light gaming. In windows, CPU and GPU temps reach up to high 80's within minutes of heavy load before the fans ramp up to audible levels under the factory preset. I'm only using the free trial right now but being able to set temp ranges makes a huge difference in preventing CPU throttling at those high temps meaning that under heavy load I'm the poor vintage machine isn't getting slowed down to prevent higher temps (I assume all this). Temps now take much, much longer to creep up and max out in the low 80's. Looks like the ol' gal has plenty life left in her yet. Thanks crystalidea, If i buy the pro version, does that cover me for the app in both windows and IOS? 🙏
Nov 7 2024
Version: 1.5.16
As a professional video editor handling high-demand tasks on my MacBook, Macs Fan Control has been an absolute game-changer. It's hands down the best tool for anyone who needs to keep their system cool during intense workflows. macOS’s default fan curve just doesn’t cut it when you’re exporting 4K footage or running heavy applications like Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve. This app gives me full control over fan speeds, ensuring my laptop stays cool and performs optimally without thermal throttling. If you’re a pro editor or creative working with resource-intensive software, this is a must-have to protect your machine and maintain peak performance!
