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Does brightness HUD work on a Mac without a notch?

Yes — brightness HUD is not limited to a hardware cutout. NotNotch can present a floating top-screen surface, and brightness changes can appear as a notch companion instead of the default overlay.

Last updated 2025-03-24

Notch-less Macs

iMac, Mac mini, Mac Studio, and older notebooks can still use brightness HUD on a compatible display.

Why the cutout is optional

The product is a top-edge companion. Brightness changes can appear as a notch companion instead of the default overlay.

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