Notchie

Product Introduction

1. Definition: Notchie is a macOS teleprompter application (compatible with macOS 14+, Apple Silicon & Intel) that leverages the MacBook’s screen notch as a discreet display area. It positions scripts directly below the camera lens, enabling users to read content while maintaining natural eye contact during video calls, recordings, or presentations.
2. Core Value Proposition: Notchie eliminates the trade-off between script reliance and audience engagement. It solves the core challenge of appearing authentic on camera while accessing critical notes—using voice-activated scrolling and screen-sharing invisibility to ensure professional, confident delivery.

Main Features

1. Voice-Synced Scrolling:

   • How it works: Notchie’s proprietary audio processing detects speech patterns via the Mac’s microphone, dynamically adjusting scroll speed in real-time. Pauses halt scrolling; accelerated speech triggers faster movement. Built-in noise suppression minimizes false triggers.
   • Technology: Real-time voice recognition algorithms (local processing only—no cloud dependency) paired with adjustable sensitivity controls.

2. Screen-Sharing Invisibility:

   • How it works: The app uses macOS’s native overlay APIs (e.g., NSWindowLevel) to position content in a layer ignored by screen-capture tools like Zoom, Google Meet, Teams, and OBS.
   • Technology: System-level window management ensuring the overlay remains visible only to the user, never in shared screens or screenshots.

3. Customizable Display & Controls:

   • How it works: Users resize the teleprompter window, adjust font size/opacity, and set backgrounds via drag-and-drop controls. Keyboard shortcuts (e.g., Shift + ←/→ for speed, Shift + ↑/↓ for manual scroll) and hover-to-pause allow seamless control without disrupting workflow.
   • Technology: Native macOS UI frameworks supporting responsive, low-latency adjustments.

Problems Solved

1. Pain Point: Eye contact breakdown during video calls/presentations—glancing at notes or screens causes audiences to perceive inauthenticity, reducing credibility. Notchie solves this by aligning notes with the camera lens.
2. Target Audience:
   • Sales professionals (pitching clients/demos)
   • Content creators (recording tutorials/webinars)
   • Remote presenters (webinars, team meetings)
   • Job seekers (virtual interviews)
3. Use Cases:
   • Delivering flawless sales demos without missing key features/pricing.
   • Recording video content in one take (eliminating retakes/editing).
   • Nailing high-stakes presentations (e.g., executive updates) with bullet-point guidance.

Unique Advantages

1. Differentiation: Unlike hardware teleprompters (costly, complex setups) or software alternatives (visible during screen shares/fixed-speed scrolling), Notchie is affordable ($29.99 one-time), uses existing hardware (the notch), and adapts to user speech.
2. Key Innovation: Transforming the MacBook notch—a previously unused space—into functional real estate for script display, combined with offline voice processing for privacy and reliability.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Is Notchie visible during Zoom or Teams screen sharing?
   No. Notchie uses macOS overlay layers that screen-sharing APIs ignore, ensuring your script stays hidden while you share slides/applications.

2. Does Notchie work with background noise?
   Yes. Adjustable microphone sensitivity minimizes false triggers, and using headphones improves accuracy. Background noise rarely disrupts scrolling if optimized via settings.

3. Can I use Notchie on external monitors?
   Yes. Notchie launches on your primary display but can be moved to any connected screen, including external monitors.

4. Is there a subscription fee for Notchie?
   No. Notchie is a one-time purchase ($29.99) with lifetime updates and no subscriptions.

5. What if voice control isn’t suitable for my environment?
   Switch to auto-scroll mode with adjustable speed. Hover over the text to pause instantly, or use keyboard shortcuts for manual control.