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AI Overview
A macOS "smart status app" refers to the native Disk Utility app, which allows you to check a drive's Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.) status to gauge its health. Other third-party applications like DriveDx, SmartReporter, and the command-line tool smartctl also provide more detailed drive health information.
Using the Built-in Disk Utility
This is the simplest way to get a basic status check:
Open Disk Utility from the Applications > Utilities folder.
Select the disk you want to check in the sidebar.
Look for the S.M.A.R.T. status, which will appear as "Verified," "Failing," or "Unsupported" in the bottom-left corner of the window.
Using System Information
For a quick check through the Apple menu:
Click the Apple icon in the menu bar.
Select About This Mac.
Click System Report.
Under the "Hardware" section, select SATA/SATA Express.
Look for the "SMART Status" line.
Third-Party Options for Deeper Insights
If you need more comprehensive information, consider these alternatives:
DriveDx: A tool offering detailed health reports for your drives.
SmartReporter: Provides background monitoring and alerts for potential drive issues.
smartctl (via Terminal): A powerful, open-source command-line utility that gives detailed information, including temperature, read/write data, and more, after installation via Homebrew.
What to Do Based on the Status
Verified: Your drive is currently working correctly.
Failing: This indicates a potential hardware issue, and you should back up your data immediately and plan for a drive replacement.
Unsupported: The drive may not have S.M.A.R.T. functionality, or it's not supported by macOS.
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