Why doesn't Notchy show my AirPods when I open the case?
AirPods detection needs Notchy's Bluetooth permission (Settings → Permissions). Then open the case close to your Mac — Notchy only pops the connect island for a case right next to it, so a neighbor's AirPods never trigger it.
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“AirPods Not Connected” or “Pair or reconnect from Bluetooth” means macOS itself doesn't have them connected — pair them in System Settings → Bluetooth first.
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