Guides

NotNotch blog

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 macOS Sequoia in NotNotch?2027-08-19 · macOSNotNotch uses macOS Sequoia as part of its native macOS notch companion: Now Playing on newer systems can use MediaRemoteAdapter paths introduced around macOS 15.4. This page is the short definition for people comparing Mac notch apps.
  2. How to use macOS Sequoia in the Mac notch2027-08-20 · macOSTo use macOS Sequoia in NotNotch, enable the related setting and look at the top edge of the display. Now Playing on newer systems can use MediaRemoteAdapter paths introduced around macOS 15.4.
  3. Does macOS Sequoia work on a Mac without a notch?2027-08-21 · macOSYes — macOS Sequoia is not limited to a hardware cutout. NotNotch can present a floating top-screen surface, and Now Playing on newer systems can use MediaRemoteAdapter paths introduced around macOS 15.4.
  4. macOS Sequoia on macOS 14 Sonoma2027-08-22 · macOSNotNotch’s deployment target is macOS 14, so macOS Sequoia is built to run on Sonoma and later. Now Playing on newer systems can use MediaRemoteAdapter paths introduced around macOS 15.4.
  5. macOS Sequoia on macOS 272027-08-23 · macOSNotNotch is meant to run macOS Sequoia on macOS 27 (Darwin 27) while still supporting macOS 14. Now Playing on newer systems can use MediaRemoteAdapter paths introduced around macOS 15.4.
  6. Privacy notes for macOS Sequoia in NotNotch2027-08-24 · macOSmacOS Sequoia is designed as an on-device Mac utility. Now Playing on newer systems can use MediaRemoteAdapter paths introduced around macOS 15.4. The website does not add analytics cookies.
  7. macOS Sequoia in the notch vs the menu bar2027-08-25 · macOSThe menu bar is always there; macOS Sequoia in NotNotch is glanceable and then gone. Now Playing on newer systems can use MediaRemoteAdapter paths introduced around macOS 15.4.
  8. Set up macOS Sequoia after installing NotNotch2027-08-26 · macOSAfter install, macOS Sequoia is opt-in through Settings so existing users are not surprised. Now Playing on newer systems can use MediaRemoteAdapter paths introduced around macOS 15.4.
  9. Troubleshooting macOS Sequoia in NotNotch2027-08-27 · macOSIf macOS Sequoia is missing, check Settings, display targeting, and macOS permissions first. Now Playing on newer systems can use MediaRemoteAdapter paths introduced around macOS 15.4.
  10. Keyboard control for macOS Sequoia2027-08-28 · macOSmacOS Sequoia is meant to stay glanceable, with keyboard shortcuts for the actions you repeat. Now Playing on newer systems can use MediaRemoteAdapter paths introduced around macOS 15.4.
  11. Why macOS Sequoia is glanceable in NotNotch2027-08-29 · macOSmacOS Sequoia is sized for a closed-notch chip or a short open panel, not a document window. Now Playing on newer systems can use MediaRemoteAdapter paths introduced around macOS 15.4.
  12. Does macOS Sequoia work offline?2027-08-30 · macOSShipping macOS Sequoia behavior is a local Mac utility. Now Playing on newer systems can use MediaRemoteAdapter paths introduced around macOS 15.4. Network is not required for the core notch host.
  13. On-device macOS Sequoia on a Mac2027-08-31 · macOSmacOS Sequoia is implemented in the native Swift app, not as a web view in the notch. Now Playing on newer systems can use MediaRemoteAdapter paths introduced around macOS 15.4.
  14. macOS Sequoia for Mac notch developers2027-09-01 · macOSIf you are extending NotNotch, macOS Sequoia is a host surface or a documented constraint. Now Playing on newer systems can use MediaRemoteAdapter paths introduced around macOS 15.4.
  15. macOS Sequoia for students on a MacBook2027-09-02 · macOSStudents can keep macOS Sequoia in the notch during class or library work without another window. Now Playing on newer systems can use MediaRemoteAdapter paths introduced around macOS 15.4.
  16. Using macOS Sequoia during meetings2027-09-03 · macOSmacOS Sequoia can stay visible while a call is in another Space. Now Playing on newer systems can use MediaRemoteAdapter paths introduced around macOS 15.4.
  17. Battery impact of macOS Sequoia2027-09-04 · macOSmacOS Sequoia is a small SwiftUI surface. Now Playing on newer systems can use MediaRemoteAdapter paths introduced around macOS 15.4. Disable it if you want the lightest possible notch.
  18. Accessibility of macOS Sequoia in NotNotch2027-09-05 · macOSmacOS Sequoia should remain usable with VoiceOver labels and without motion. Now Playing on newer systems can use MediaRemoteAdapter paths introduced around macOS 15.4.
  19. macOS Sequoia FAQ for NotNotch2027-09-06 · macOSCommon questions about macOS Sequoia: it is a native Mac notch surface, optional in Settings, and not a Siri replacement. Now Playing on newer systems can use MediaRemoteAdapter paths introduced around macOS 15.4.
  20. macOS Sequoia guide for NotNotch on macOS 14–272027-09-07 · macOSThis guide covers macOS Sequoia from macOS 14 through macOS 27. Now Playing on newer systems can use MediaRemoteAdapter paths introduced around macOS 15.4. Last updated for the Next.js marketing site and the native host.