System
Does battery work on a Mac without a notch?
Yes — battery is not limited to a hardware cutout. NotNotch can present a floating top-screen surface, and battery can appear as a short HUD rather than a permanent live activity.
Last updated 2027-04-23
Notch-less Macs
iMac, Mac mini, Mac Studio, and older notebooks can still use battery on a compatible display.
Why the cutout is optional
The product is a top-edge companion. Battery can appear as a short HUD rather than a permanent live activity.