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<metadesc>Communicate over USB with sensors, controllers, and relays with Phidgets! Program in macOS using a wide variety of programming languages.</metadesc>
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{{NoticeBox|Note to macOS 11+ Users:|If you're having issues with the regular installer, try installing and running the [https://cdn.phidgets.com/downloads/phidget22/tools/macos/Phidget22ControlPanel.dmg Standalone Control Panel], which uses a driver extension instead of a kernel extension.}}
==Quick Downloads==
Our libraries support macOS 10.11 and newer.
* [https://cdn.phidgets.com/downloads/phidget22/tools/macos/Phidget22ControlPanel.dmg Phidget22 Control Panel (macOS 10.15 and newer)]
* [https://cdn.phidgets.com/downloads/phidget22/libraries/macos/Phidget22.dmg Phidget22 Installer (macOS 10.14 and earlier)]


===Other Resources===
* [https://cdn.phidgets.com/downloads/phidget22/libraries/macos/Phidget22_macosdevel.zip macOS Development Files]
* [{{SERVER}}/downloads/phidget22/libraries/macos/Phidget22/ Previous Releases]


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==Getting Started with macOS==
==Getting Started with macOS==
Welcome to using Phidgets with macOS!
If you are ready to go, the first step in creating macOS applications with Phidgets is installing our libraries.
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===Install===
===Install===
To install our libraries, download the installer for your system:
To get started, download the appropriate [[#Quick Downloads|package]] for your machine from the list above. This will install the Phidget Control Panel and the Phidget Network Server. These are powerful tools that will help you develop your Phidget applications.
* [https://cdn.phidgets.com/downloads/phidget22/libraries/macos/Phidget22.dmg macOS Installer Download]
 
Before installing our libraries, be sure to read our [[Software License]]. If you need to access older versions of the drivers, [https://www.phidgets.com/downloads/phidget22/libraries/macos/ click here].
 
Next, open up the installer, and double click on ''Phidgets.pkg'' to install the libraries:
[[File:OSX Install 1.png|link=|alt=macOS Install|center]]
 
When prompted, continue with the installation:
[[File:OSX Install 2.png|link=|alt=macOS Install|center]]
 
If you are using OS X 10.13 or newer you will also need to give explicit permission for the driver to function.  You can read about this here[https://developer.apple.com/library/content/technotes/tn2459/_index.html].
 
The Phidgets libraries are now installed on your machine. Next, let's verify that the Phidget libraries are working properly.
 
===Verify===
The best way to verify that your libraries are working properly is to use the Phidget Control Panel. The Phidget Control Panel is a powerful tool that will help you develop your Phidgets applications. Get started by following the instructions below:
 
 
Open Finder and navigate to the Phidget Control Panel in the Applications list:
[[File:OSX Finder Apps.png|link=|900px|alt=macOS Finder Apps|center]]
 
 
Double click on the Phidgets icon to bring up the Phidget Control Panel. You can now see all the Phidgets that are plugged into your machine, as well as any Phidgets that are on the network:
[[File:OSX ControlPanel General.png|600px|link=|alt=macOS Control Panel General|center]]
 
 
Click on the arrow beside a device to expand it so that you can see all available channels. Double click on one of these channels to open up a window that lets you interact with it.
[[File:OSX Control Panel Channel.png ‎|link=|alt=macOS Control Panel Channel|center]]
 
 
The Phidget Control Panel can be used for testing devices, updating firmware, enabling a network server, and more! Visit the [[Phidget Control Panel#macOS|Phidget Control Panel]] page if you want to delve a little deeper.
 
Your Phidget is now able to communicate with your development machine. The next step is selecting a programming language so you can start to write some code!


==Programming==
===Phidget Control Panel===
Ready to write some code? Select one of the programming languages below:
After downloading, drag the application into your Applications folder:
[[Image:Macos_standalone_install.png|link=https://cdn.phidgets.com/docs/images/c/c8/Macos_applications_controlpanel.png|center|600px]]


{{Programming_Languages_Table}}
You can then find the application in the Applications folder by searching for ''Phidget Control Panel''.
[[Image:Macos_applications_controlpanel.png|link=https://cdn.phidgets.com/docs/images/c/c8/Macos_applications_controlpanel.png|600px|center]]


When you open the application for the first time, you will see the following notice:
[[Image:Macos_install_extension.png|link=https://cdn.phidgets.com/docs/images/9/9e/Macos_install_extension.png|300px|center]]


Follow the link in the pop-up, or navigate to ''System Settings > General > Login Items & Extensions > Extensions'', and give permissions:
[[Image:Macos_install_extension_permission.png|link=https://cdn.phidgets.com/docs/images/a/ac/Macos_install_extension_permission.png|600px|center]]
<center>''Note: The driver extension is only required for legacy USB Phidgets running a HID USB stack. Refer to your product’s specifications page for information about its USB stack.''</center>


==Advanced Information==


===Installed Files===
After running the application, you will see all the Phidgets that are plugged into your machine, as well as any Phidgets that are on your network.
These files were placed onto your system as part of the installation process:
[[Image:Os_macos_controlpanel.png|600px|link=https://cdn.phidgets.com/docs/images/a/a1/Os_macos_controlpanel.png|center]]
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| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''File'''
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''Description'''
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''Location'''
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|Phidget22.framework||contains our library, which is used at run-time.||/Library/Frameworks
|-
|Phidget.kext||kernel extension.||/Library/Extensions
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|phidgetnetworkserver22||Phidget Network Server||/usr/local/bin
|-
|}


===Developer Tools===
If you're a software developer and want to be able to bundle Phidgets with your application, you'll need our developer tools:


* [https://cdn.phidgets.com/downloads/phidget22/libraries/macos/Phidget22_macosdevel.zip Phidgets MacOS Developer Tools]
Click on the arrow beside a device to expand it so that you can see all available channels. Double-click on one of these channels to open up a window that lets you interact with it.


You can also use the tools in this package to do a custom minimal install.


Please see the included README file for details on how to use these tools.
[[File:Os_macos_controlpanel_example.png‎|link=https://cdn.phidgets.com/docs/images/3/37/Os_macos_controlpanel_example.png|center|600px]]


===Older Versions===
If you need older versions of the macOS libraries, [{{SERVER}}/downloads/phidget22/libraries/macos/Phidget22/ click here].


===Standalone Control Panel===
The Phidget Control Panel can be used for testing devices, updating firmware, enabling a Phidget Network Server, and more. Visit the [[Phidget Control Panel|Phidget Control Panel page]] for more information.
If you just want to install the [[Phidget_Control_Panel#macOS|Phidget Control Panel]] without the rest of our libraries (requires macOS 10.15 and newer):


* [https://cdn.phidgets.com/downloads/phidget22/tools/macos/Phidget22ControlPanel.dmg MacOS Standalone Control Panel]
===Programming===
When you are ready to develop your own applications, visit our [{{SERVER}}/docs/Programming_Resources programming resources page] and select your programming language to get started.


If you intend to write code that uses Phidgets, you should use the main installer mentioned at the beginning of this guide.
==Software License==
By downloading the installer and/or development files, you agree to adhere to the terms of the [{{SERVER}}/documentation/Licenses/Phidgets_EULA.pdf Phidgets End User License Agreement]. The Phidget libraries and development files are covered by the The 3-Clause BSD License.

Latest revision as of 17:50, 4 March 2026


Quick Downloads

Our libraries support macOS 10.11 and newer.

Other Resources

Getting Started with macOS

Install

To get started, download the appropriate package for your machine from the list above. This will install the Phidget Control Panel and the Phidget Network Server. These are powerful tools that will help you develop your Phidget applications.

Phidget Control Panel

After downloading, drag the application into your Applications folder:

Macos standalone install.png

You can then find the application in the Applications folder by searching for Phidget Control Panel.

Macos applications controlpanel.png

When you open the application for the first time, you will see the following notice:

Macos install extension.png

Follow the link in the pop-up, or navigate to System Settings > General > Login Items & Extensions > Extensions, and give permissions:

Macos install extension permission.png
Note: The driver extension is only required for legacy USB Phidgets running a HID USB stack. Refer to your product’s specifications page for information about its USB stack.


After running the application, you will see all the Phidgets that are plugged into your machine, as well as any Phidgets that are on your network.

Os macos controlpanel.png


Click on the arrow beside a device to expand it so that you can see all available channels. Double-click on one of these channels to open up a window that lets you interact with it.


Os macos controlpanel example.png


The Phidget Control Panel can be used for testing devices, updating firmware, enabling a Phidget Network Server, and more. Visit the Phidget Control Panel page for more information.

Programming

When you are ready to develop your own applications, visit our programming resources page and select your programming language to get started.

Software License

By downloading the installer and/or development files, you agree to adhere to the terms of the Phidgets End User License Agreement. The Phidget libraries and development files are covered by the The 3-Clause BSD License.

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