FAQ's - General Topics
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Does Mac Monitorly support Apple Silicon?
Yes, we support Intel and Apple Silicon processor.
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Why isn't the app on the Mac App Store?
Mac Monitorly uses low-level access to mac hardware information. Though this method is publicly available (IOKit interface), this is not allowed on the Mac App Store.
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The app asks for a password. Which password is that?
Mac Monitorly asks for the macOS administrator password to allow the helper app to work correctly. The helper app is responsible for reading data from SMC, sync data between the main app and menu app, and controlling fans. It must be done only initially.
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How do I uninstall the app?
On macOS simply quit the app and drag it from the application folder to the trash. We also support a menu for this: Open Mac Monitorly, in the top menu bar, choose Help -> Uninstall Mac Monitorly.
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How to reset the SMC of my Mac?
Resetting the system management controller (SMC) can resolve certain issues related to power, battery, and other features. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201295