Media
Does Apple Music work offline?
Shipping Apple Music behavior is a local Mac utility. Apple Music can be the Now Playing source through the native controller path. Network is not required for the core notch host.
Last updated 2026-11-23
What needs a network
Sparkle updates and optional music backends may need a network. Apple Music itself is described as on-device where the feature allows.
AI is separate
NotNotch AI is in development and is not required to use Apple Music.