Widgets
Does lock screen widgets work offline?
Shipping lock screen widgets behavior is a local Mac utility. Lock-screen widgets are a separate WidgetKit surface from the in-notch live stack. Network is not required for the core notch host.
Last updated 2026-08-15
What needs a network
Sparkle updates and optional music backends may need a network. lock screen widgets itself is described as on-device where the feature allows.
AI is separate
NotNotch AI is in development and is not required to use lock screen widgets.