Macs Fan Control: What It Is and How It Works

The app also can control fan speed to the desired RPM.

Select a temperature sensor to take control of a fan.

Set a static fan speed, or use a sensor to control fan RPM.

Doesn’t indicate which sensors are associated with which fans.

Lacks an automated notification system.

This is not something you should take lightly.

Apple used advanced thermal modeling to develop the cooling profiles used in their fan management systems.

Beginners can use it, too, but you must be careful: Misuse can damage a Mac.

Why Use Macs Fan Control?

Macs Fan Control can also display in the menu bar.

Here, you’ll see the selected sensor temperature and fan speed at a glance.

you’ve got the option to also choose a black-and-white or color icon for the menu bar item.

Macs Fan Control is available for all types of Macs, including MacBooks and iMacs.