To access Preferences, just click on the “Preferences” button under the Temperature Sensors column. Temperatures are measured in Celsius, but you can change them to Fahrenheit within Preferences. On the right side of the window, you’ll see a column for Temperature Sensors. If you choose the “Sensor-based value” option, you can choose a sensor and enter values for the fan speed and maximum temperature.Ħ. If you choose the “Constant RPM value” control option, you will be able to enter your desired RPM value for your fans. Note: RPM = revolutions per minute and is a measure of the frequency of a rotation.ĥ. Right-clicking on one of your fans will let you change the control you can choose between automatic (controlled by system), constant RPM value (set by you), or sensor-based value (set by you). You can also see see the control status for your fans it will show “auto” by default. In the Macs Fan Control window, you’ll see the min RPM, current RPM, and max RPM. Once you run the application, the Macs Fan Control window will appear on your desktop you’ll also see its icon on your menu bar.Ĥ. Unzip the folder and drag Macs Fan Control.app to your Applications folder.ģ.
#FANCONTROL FOR MAC FOR MAC OS#
In this tutorial, we’re using Macs Fan Control for Mac OS X.Ģ. It’s a free download that is available for Mac OS X and Windows (Boot Camp). You’ll need to download Macs Fan Control.