Hardware
Does MacBook Air work offline?
Shipping MacBook Air behavior is a local Mac utility. Air models with a notch get the same closed-notch live activities as Pro machines. Network is not required for the core notch host.
Last updated 2025-10-19
What needs a network
Sparkle updates and optional music backends may need a network. MacBook Air itself is described as on-device where the feature allows.
AI is separate
NotNotch AI is in development and is not required to use MacBook Air.