Is NZXT CAM required for the Kraken Plus (2026)?

Jules

November 10, 2026 16:05 Updated

The NZXT CAM software is required for the display features of the Kraken Plus (2026) cooler.

Feature	Control Source
LCD Display	NZXT CAM
Pump Speed	Motherboard (exclusive)
Fan Speed	Motherboard NZXT CAM (with compatible controller)
Fan RGB	Motherboard (5V ARGB only) NZXT CAM (with compatible controller)

Can I control the pump or fans through the CAM software?

For this generation of the Kraken Plus cooler, CAM control was limited to the LCD Display on the cooler. While Fan and RGB control can be added via a controller such as the Control Hub (sold separately), it is not recommended to connect the 4-pin PWM pump to any NZXT controller.

Is CAM available for macOS, Linux, or older versions of Windows (i.e. Windows 10)?

NZXT CAM is only officially supported on Windows 11. ^[1]

_{[1] As of article publication in November 2026.}