YogaSMC

YogaSMC is a VirtualSMC plugin and ACPI driver for OEM-specific hardware features on Lenovo ThinkPad, IdeaPad, and HP laptops. It provides sensor monitoring, hotkey support, and keyboard backlight control.

Features

• Lenovo ThinkPad hotkey and Fn key support
• Lenovo IdeaPad sensor monitoring and hotkeys
• HP laptop sensor and hotkey support
• Keyboard backlight control across supported models
• Battery and fan sensor data export via VirtualSMC
• Yoga mode detection for convertible laptops
• Companion app (YogaSMCPane) for system preferences integration
• Broad compatibility across multiple OEM laptop families

Installation

1. Download the latest release from the GitHub repository.
2. Add YogaSMC.kext to your EFI/OC/Kexts/ directory.
3. Add the kext to your config.plist under Kernel -> Add.
4. Ensure both VirtualSMC.kext and Lilu.kext are present in your kexts directory and config.plist.
5. Optionally install YogaSMCPane for System Preferences integration.
6. Reset NVRAM and reboot.

Related Kexts

• VirtualSMC — Required dependency for YogaSMC.
• Lilu — Required dependency for YogaSMC kext patching engine.
• AsusSMC — Similar plugin for ASUS laptop hardware features.