Notchie

Introduction to Notchie

Notchie is a macOS teleprompter that places a compact, resizable script window in the MacBook notch area, directly beneath the camera. It allows users to read notes or full scripts while maintaining natural eye contact, minimizing visual distraction for both the presenter and the audience.

Built for professionals who present or record on video—such as sales teams, educators, creators, and job seekers—Notchie offers voice-activated scrolling and a classic auto‑scroll mode. The prompter overlay is invisible during screen sharing and in screenshots on major platforms, so audiences see shared content while the presenter privately views the script.

Key Takeaways

• Voice-synced scrolling that follows your speaking pace; pauses when you pause
• Auto-scroll mode with adjustable speed, plus instant hover-to-pause
• Keyboard control via Shift + ↑/↓ (scroll) and Shift + ←/→ (speed)
• Invisible during screen sharing and screenshots on Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and OBS
• Resizable window with adjustable width, height, font size, and background opacity
• Lives in the MacBook notch area to use otherwise unused screen space; works on the screen you launch it from
• 100% local processing and no account required; scripts stay on your Mac
• macOS 14+; supports Apple Silicon and Intel; one-time $29.99 lifetime license with lifetime updates and a 30‑day money-back guarantee

How Notchie Works

After launching Notchie, position the teleprompter window near your MacBook’s notch or wherever it aligns best with your camera. Customize width, height, font size, and background opacity to fit your setup, then add your text via Settings (scripts, notes, outlines, or bullet points).

Choose a control mode. In Voice Sync, Notchie listens to your speech and scrolls text in real time; when you pause, the text waits. In Auto-Scroll, set a fixed speed and control playback with Shift + arrow keys; hover over the window to pause instantly. You can also scroll manually with a trackpad or mouse to find your place quickly.

During screen sharing, the prompter window is hidden from capture, so participants see only your shared content. Microphone sensitivity can be adjusted to improve voice-scroll accuracy in noisy environments; using headphones can further reduce interference.

Core Benefits and Applications

Notchie helps maintain steady eye contact and structured delivery without requiring a separate teleprompter device. By placing the script near the camera and synchronizing with your speaking pace, it reduces retakes, supports consistent messaging, and lowers cognitive load during high‑stakes calls or recordings.

Typical applications include:

• Sales calls and demos: keep key points and pricing visible while maintaining eye contact
• Presentations and webinars: deliver prepared content at a natural speaking pace
• Tutorials and recordings: reduce takes by reading consistently in one pass
• Job interviews: keep STAR stories and questions at hand without breaking gaze
• General video communication: unobtrusive prompts for reminders such as pauses, transitions, and calls to action

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