System
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.