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battery FAQ for NotNotch

Common questions about battery: it is a native Mac notch surface, optional in Settings, and not a Siri replacement. Battery can appear as a short HUD rather than a permanent live activity.

Last updated 2027-05-09

Is battery required?

No. Enable only the surfaces you want. NotNotch AI is also optional and still in development.

Which Macs?

battery works with a hardware notch or a floating top-edge companion on compatible displays.

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