Question 1

Does it work with Zoom, Google Meet, and Teams?

Accepted Answer

Yes. NotchLive captures system audio via ScreenCaptureKit, so it works with any app that plays audio - Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, YouTube, Spotify, and more.

Question 2

Does it need an internet connection?

Accepted Answer

Only for the initial AI model and translation language pack downloads. After that, everything runs on-device with no internet required.

Question 3

What languages does it support?

Accepted Answer

Whisper AI transcribes speech in 90+ languages with automatic detection. For best results with non-English audio, use the Standard or Pro model. Translation to 20 languages is available via Apple Translation (requires macOS 15+).

Question 4

Does it work on Macs without a notch?

Accepted Answer

Works great! The caption bar appears at the top center of your screen on any Mac.

Question 5

Is it on the Mac App Store?

Accepted Answer

NotchLive is available as a direct download only. ScreenCaptureKit system audio capture requires distribution outside the Mac App Store.

Question 6

Does it require Apple Silicon?

Accepted Answer

Apple Silicon is recommended for best performance with on-device AI, but Intel Macs are also supported.

Question 7

How is NotchLive different from Apple Live Captions?

Accepted Answer

Apple Live Captions shows a floating window you have to position. NotchLive displays captions right in the MacBook notch — no extra windows, no distraction. It also adds real-time translation to 20 languages, session recording with transcript export, and works on macOS 14+. Both use on-device AI for privacy.