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One thousand short guides for the Mac notch companion: shipping features, macOS 14–27, privacy, and setup. Each URL starts with a standalone answer.

Last updated 2026-09-13

  1. What is Now Playing in NotNotch?2025-01-01 · MediaNotNotch uses Now Playing as part of its native macOS notch companion: playback and artwork sit in the closed notch so you do not hunt for a player window. This page is the short definition for people comparing Mac notch apps.
  2. How to use Now Playing in the Mac notch2025-01-02 · MediaTo use Now Playing in NotNotch, enable the related setting and look at the top edge of the display. Playback and artwork sit in the closed notch so you do not hunt for a player window.
  3. Does Now Playing work on a Mac without a notch?2025-01-03 · MediaYes — Now Playing is not limited to a hardware cutout. NotNotch can present a floating top-screen surface, and playback and artwork sit in the closed notch so you do not hunt for a player window.
  4. Now Playing on macOS 14 Sonoma2025-01-04 · MediaNotNotch’s deployment target is macOS 14, so Now Playing is built to run on Sonoma and later. Playback and artwork sit in the closed notch so you do not hunt for a player window.
  5. Now Playing on macOS 272025-01-05 · MediaNotNotch is meant to run Now Playing on macOS 27 (Darwin 27) while still supporting macOS 14. Playback and artwork sit in the closed notch so you do not hunt for a player window.
  6. Privacy notes for Now Playing in NotNotch2025-01-06 · MediaNow Playing is designed as an on-device Mac utility. Playback and artwork sit in the closed notch so you do not hunt for a player window. The website does not add analytics cookies.
  7. Now Playing in the notch vs the menu bar2025-01-07 · MediaThe menu bar is always there; Now Playing in NotNotch is glanceable and then gone. Playback and artwork sit in the closed notch so you do not hunt for a player window.
  8. Set up Now Playing after installing NotNotch2025-01-08 · MediaAfter install, Now Playing is opt-in through Settings so existing users are not surprised. Playback and artwork sit in the closed notch so you do not hunt for a player window.
  9. Troubleshooting Now Playing in NotNotch2025-01-09 · MediaIf Now Playing is missing, check Settings, display targeting, and macOS permissions first. Playback and artwork sit in the closed notch so you do not hunt for a player window.
  10. Keyboard control for Now Playing2025-01-10 · MediaNow Playing is meant to stay glanceable, with keyboard shortcuts for the actions you repeat. Playback and artwork sit in the closed notch so you do not hunt for a player window.
  11. Why Now Playing is glanceable in NotNotch2025-01-11 · MediaNow Playing is sized for a closed-notch chip or a short open panel, not a document window. Playback and artwork sit in the closed notch so you do not hunt for a player window.
  12. Does Now Playing work offline?2025-01-12 · MediaShipping Now Playing behavior is a local Mac utility. Playback and artwork sit in the closed notch so you do not hunt for a player window. Network is not required for the core notch host.
  13. On-device Now Playing on a Mac2025-01-13 · MediaNow Playing is implemented in the native Swift app, not as a web view in the notch. Playback and artwork sit in the closed notch so you do not hunt for a player window.
  14. Now Playing for Mac notch developers2025-01-14 · MediaIf you are extending NotNotch, Now Playing is a host surface or a documented constraint. Playback and artwork sit in the closed notch so you do not hunt for a player window.
  15. Now Playing for students on a MacBook2025-01-15 · MediaStudents can keep Now Playing in the notch during class or library work without another window. Playback and artwork sit in the closed notch so you do not hunt for a player window.
  16. Using Now Playing during meetings2025-01-16 · MediaNow Playing can stay visible while a call is in another Space. Playback and artwork sit in the closed notch so you do not hunt for a player window.
  17. Battery impact of Now Playing2025-01-17 · MediaNow Playing is a small SwiftUI surface. Playback and artwork sit in the closed notch so you do not hunt for a player window. Disable it if you want the lightest possible notch.
  18. Accessibility of Now Playing in NotNotch2025-01-18 · MediaNow Playing should remain usable with VoiceOver labels and without motion. Playback and artwork sit in the closed notch so you do not hunt for a player window.
  19. Now Playing FAQ for NotNotch2025-01-19 · MediaCommon questions about Now Playing: it is a native Mac notch surface, optional in Settings, and not a Siri replacement. Playback and artwork sit in the closed notch so you do not hunt for a player window.
  20. Now Playing guide for NotNotch on macOS 14–272025-01-20 · MediaThis guide covers Now Playing from macOS 14 through macOS 27. Playback and artwork sit in the closed notch so you do not hunt for a player window. Last updated for the Next.js marketing site and the native host.