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What is hover-to-open in NotNotch?
NotNotch uses hover-to-open as part of its native macOS notch companion: moving the pointer into the chin can open the notch after a configurable delay. This page is the short definition for people comparing Mac notch apps.
Last updated 2026-09-13
How hover-to-open shows up
hover-to-open is a shipping or documented surface in NotNotch. Moving the pointer into the chin can open the notch after a configurable delay.
What it is not
hover-to-open is not a replacement for Spotlight, Siri, or the menu bar. It is a glanceable layer at the top of the screen.