Widgets

Set up lock screen widgets after installing NotNotch

After install, lock screen widgets is opt-in through Settings so existing users are not surprised. Lock-screen widgets are a separate WidgetKit surface from the in-notch live stack.

Last updated 2026-08-11

First launch

Finish onboarding, then open Settings and enable lock screen widgets if you want it.

Permissions

macOS may ask for calendar, notifications, or files depending on lock screen widgets. Decline any you do not need.

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