Media
Does Spotify work offline?
Shipping Spotify behavior is a local Mac utility. Spotify can drive Now Playing when that controller is available. Network is not required for the core notch host.
Last updated 2026-11-03
What needs a network
Sparkle updates and optional music backends may need a network. Spotify itself is described as on-device where the feature allows.
AI is separate
NotNotch AI is in development and is not required to use Spotify.