Does the NotchStar mirror record video or take photos?
No. The NotchStar mirror does not record video and does not take photos. It shows a live preview of your camera inside the notch, and that picture is never saved or sent anywhere. The camera permission text says the same: “Nothing is recorded.”
What the code does
The mirror starts a camera session and draws it on screen with a preview layer. It has no movie output and no photo output, so there is nothing to write to disk. When you leave the tab the session stops.
What it does not do
- It does not save frames, clips or screenshots of the preview.
- It does not upload the picture. NotchStar has no account and sends nothing unless you opt in to anonymous version info.
- It does not apply filters or effects.
How to check for yourself
macOS shows a green light beside the camera whenever an app is using it. Open the Mirror tab, watch the light come on, then switch tabs and watch it go off. Details are in the camera light page.
If you want a wider look at what the app touches, read is NotchStar safe and the privacy checklist for notch apps.
