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Fan Control displays sensor readings and controls fans using configurable behaviors, with configuration saving and multiple platforms listed.
About Fan Control
Fan Control displays real-time sensor data and controls fans based on custom behaviors. Users add items in the app, assign a fan in a Control item to a Behavior, and save named configurations for reuse.
It lists support for Linux and Windows. Setup requires extra steps, including a driver and runtime on Windows, and udev rules plus sensor tools such as lm-sensors on Linux for maximum sensor detection.
Key features
- Display sensor data in real time
- Control fans using custom behaviors
- Save configurations with a named entry
- Add items using buttons on right side
- Change fan value by selecting fan, behavior, and switch
- Runs on Linux via Flatpak and on Windows
Best for: Linux and Windows users who want to set custom fan behaviors based on sensor readings.
Good for
- Available for both Linux and Windows
- Open source with GPL-3.0 license
- Supports saving named fan configurations
Watch out for
- Windows setup requires PawnIO driver and .NET Runtime
- Linux Flatpak setup requires installing udev rules
- Needs lm-sensors and sensors-detect to detect maximum sensors
Fan Control at a glance
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Linux Apps
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Linux, Windows
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Fan Control FAQ
How do I save a configuration?
Write a name in the "Configuration name" field and click the + button.
How do I change a fan's value?
Select the fan in a Control item, select a Behavior, and activate the switch.
What is needed on Linux to detect more sensors?
Install lm-sensors and run sudo sensors-detect.
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