Download an iOS app with WOL (Wake On LAN) support – Fing is multi-use and free which is what we’ll cover here (we like it for other uses too), but Mocha WOL is also free and does the job, or you can use a paid app like NetStatus.

Now you’ll want to preconfigure the iOS app (or Android app, more on that below) to have the Macs network information on hand, allowing for the remote wake trick to be used: Second: Configure the iPhone App for Waking the Mac It is also possible to get the Mac’s IP address from the Sharing control panel or command line, you will need this to match the ID of the Mac in question when you’re setting up WOL from iOS in a moment. If you don’t see the “Wake for network access” option in the Energy Saver control panel, the Mac probably does not support the feature. Select ‘Wi-Fi’ from the sidebar and note the machines IP address provided to the right.Now go back to the primary System Prefs window and choose “Network”.

Go to the “Power Adapter” tab and check the box for “Wake for Wi-Fi network access” (may be “Wake for network access” if device has multiple networking options) – this enables Wake On LAN in OS X.Open System Preferences from the  Apple menu and go to “Energy Saver” control panel.Make sure the Mac is connected to a network.First: Set Up the Mac for Wake On LAN SupportĮnabling Wake On LAN support on supported Macs is simple:

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