Update: This trick still works with MacOS High Sierra and Mojave 10.14+.
Apple likes their computers quite so they leave the fans off for as long as possible. This could harmful if you are doing intense work or gaming in a hot location. I use SMC Fan Control to kick up the fans before the system get’s too hot.
Sadly SMC Fan Control stopped working after the High Sierra update, on my MacBook Pro 2013. If you have the same issue then try to reset the System Management Controller (SMC Reset).
- 8/10 (6 votes) - Download smcFanControl Mac Free. With smcFanControl you can configure yourself the speed of your Mac's refrigeration. It's easy to use but you've got take certain precautions beforehand. On any computer, and Mac's aren't an exception, you can't control how its fans work as they.
- SMC Fancontrol is a fantastic program and works as designed. My Macbook Pro is running a lot cooler and now I have no worries about overheating. Additionally, my Macbook Pro is quite a bit cooler to the touch. When I am watching movies or playing games I setup.
- Hi all, I downloaded the smc fan control 2.2.2, and I can't control the fan speeds at all, the fans are stuck on 3600 rpm all the time even when I slide the bar over to the max end, the fans stay at 3600 rpm. I deleted the program but the fans stay on, I can here them running. I could'nt hear the fans before the program.
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Once you reset the Mac SMC, then the SMC Fan Control App should begin working again.
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So let’s fix SMC Fan Control
Smc Fan Control Mac Bootcamp
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SmcFanControl lets the user set the minimum speed of the built-in fans, so you can increase your minimum fan speed to make your Mac run cooler. The System Management Controller (SMC) controls several Mac core functions. The SMC is hardware that is incorporated into the Mac's motherboard. Its purpose is to free the Mac's processor from having to take care of rudimentary hardware functions. With many core tasks performed by the SMC, resetting the SMC to its default state can fix problems.
Step 1.
Shutdown your Mac
Shutdown your Mac
Step 2.
Hold down Shift + Control + Option and the Power button for 5 seconds.
Hold down Shift + Control + Option and the Power button for 5 seconds.
Step 3.
Notice the light on your mac charger change in colors.
Notice the light on your mac charger change in colors.
Smc Control For Mac Os
Step 4.
That’s it! Log back in and you should have fixed the SMC Fan Control!
That’s it! Log back in and you should have fixed the SMC Fan Control!
Reset the PRAM
Resetting the PRAM can also help fix smcfancontrol issues.
Reset Smc On Mac Mini
- When your Macbook is shut down hold Option + Command + P + R and the Power Button at the same time.
- Wait for the Mac to turn on, KEEP holding the buttons, you will hear the boot sound effect and it will reboot as you hold.
- Let go of the buttons after you hear the second boot sound.
- It should now turn on as normal
Hope it worked! My MacBook Pro is finally running cool again, is yours?