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One thousand short guides for the Mac notch companion: shipping features, macOS 14–27, privacy, and setup. Each URL starts with a standalone answer.

Last updated 2026-09-13

  1. What is battery in NotNotch?2027-04-21 · SystemNotNotch uses battery as part of its native macOS notch companion: battery can appear as a short HUD rather than a permanent live activity. This page is the short definition for people comparing Mac notch apps.
  2. How to use battery in the Mac notch2027-04-22 · SystemTo use battery in NotNotch, enable the related setting and look at the top edge of the display. Battery can appear as a short HUD rather than a permanent live activity.
  3. Does battery work on a Mac without a notch?2027-04-23 · SystemYes — battery is not limited to a hardware cutout. NotNotch can present a floating top-screen surface, and battery can appear as a short HUD rather than a permanent live activity.
  4. battery on macOS 14 Sonoma2027-04-24 · SystemNotNotch’s deployment target is macOS 14, so battery is built to run on Sonoma and later. Battery can appear as a short HUD rather than a permanent live activity.
  5. battery on macOS 272027-04-25 · SystemNotNotch is meant to run battery on macOS 27 (Darwin 27) while still supporting macOS 14. Battery can appear as a short HUD rather than a permanent live activity.
  6. Privacy notes for battery in NotNotch2027-04-26 · Systembattery is designed as an on-device Mac utility. Battery can appear as a short HUD rather than a permanent live activity. The website does not add analytics cookies.
  7. battery in the notch vs the menu bar2027-04-27 · SystemThe menu bar is always there; battery in NotNotch is glanceable and then gone. Battery can appear as a short HUD rather than a permanent live activity.
  8. Set up battery after installing NotNotch2027-04-28 · SystemAfter install, battery is opt-in through Settings so existing users are not surprised. Battery can appear as a short HUD rather than a permanent live activity.
  9. Troubleshooting battery in NotNotch2027-04-29 · SystemIf battery is missing, check Settings, display targeting, and macOS permissions first. Battery can appear as a short HUD rather than a permanent live activity.
  10. Keyboard control for battery2027-04-30 · Systembattery is meant to stay glanceable, with keyboard shortcuts for the actions you repeat. Battery can appear as a short HUD rather than a permanent live activity.
  11. Why battery is glanceable in NotNotch2027-05-01 · Systembattery is sized for a closed-notch chip or a short open panel, not a document window. Battery can appear as a short HUD rather than a permanent live activity.
  12. Does battery work offline?2027-05-02 · SystemShipping battery behavior is a local Mac utility. Battery can appear as a short HUD rather than a permanent live activity. Network is not required for the core notch host.
  13. On-device battery on a Mac2027-05-03 · Systembattery is implemented in the native Swift app, not as a web view in the notch. Battery can appear as a short HUD rather than a permanent live activity.
  14. battery for Mac notch developers2027-05-04 · SystemIf you are extending NotNotch, battery is a host surface or a documented constraint. Battery can appear as a short HUD rather than a permanent live activity.
  15. battery for students on a MacBook2027-05-05 · SystemStudents can keep battery in the notch during class or library work without another window. Battery can appear as a short HUD rather than a permanent live activity.
  16. Using battery during meetings2027-05-06 · Systembattery can stay visible while a call is in another Space. Battery can appear as a short HUD rather than a permanent live activity.
  17. Battery impact of battery2027-05-07 · Systembattery is a small SwiftUI surface. Battery can appear as a short HUD rather than a permanent live activity. Disable it if you want the lightest possible notch.
  18. Accessibility of battery in NotNotch2027-05-08 · Systembattery should remain usable with VoiceOver labels and without motion. Battery can appear as a short HUD rather than a permanent live activity.
  19. battery FAQ for NotNotch2027-05-09 · SystemCommon questions about battery: it is a native Mac notch surface, optional in Settings, and not a Siri replacement. Battery can appear as a short HUD rather than a permanent live activity.
  20. battery guide for NotNotch on macOS 14–272027-05-10 · SystemThis guide covers battery from macOS 14 through macOS 27. Battery can appear as a short HUD rather than a permanent live activity. Last updated for the Next.js marketing site and the native host.