Widgets
lock screen widgets FAQ for NotNotch
Common questions about lock screen widgets: it is a native Mac notch surface, optional in Settings, and not a Siri replacement. Lock-screen widgets are a separate WidgetKit surface from the in-notch live stack.
Last updated 2026-08-22
Is lock screen widgets required?
No. Enable only the surfaces you want. NotNotch AI is also optional and still in development.
Which Macs?
lock screen widgets works with a hardware notch or a floating top-edge companion on compatible displays.