SSD Fan Control

6.5easy start · #48of 58
in Hardware Monitoring Software

Runs on Mac.

SSD Fan Control is ranked #48 of 58 in hardware monitoring software on The Geeks Club. It runs on macOS. There is a free plan.

SSD Fan Control plans and pricing

Free Free Manual fan-speed control · SMART temperature information · Monitoring and control application exirion.net · 23 Sept 2026

SSD Fan Control Free Totally free; latest version 2.13 exirion.net · 9 Oct 2026

Purpose: SSD Fan Control addresses noisy hard disk fans in iMacs using third-party hard disks or solid state disks.
Fan control: It lets users overrule automatic fan control and configure fan speed manually.
Background service: A background daemon manages the fan and takes over again if the SMC resets to its default.
App: The product includes an application for monitoring and controlling fans.
Modes: Users can control a noisy fan in Manual or SMART mode.
SMART temperature: The page lists support for SMART temperature information and describes SMART mode for third-party hard disks.
Compatibility: The page states compatibility with macOS 10.13 High Sierra and advises trying an SMC reset if the app fails after an OS upgrade; reinstalling may be required in some cases.
Version: The latest version listed is 2.13, dated October 31st 2013.
Installation: Installation involves downloading the package and running the installer, which reboots the iMac when finished.
Version update: Version 2.13 includes a fix for proper SMART temperature reading on Samsung 830/840 SSDs and possibly other SSDs.
Older compatibility: The page lists OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion compatibility as an addition in version 2.1.
Donations: The page thanks people who donated.
Price from: Free

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