diff --git a/Sources/VoidBar/Model/NotchViewModel.swift b/Sources/VoidBar/Model/NotchViewModel.swift
index 62b2de9..ec3b916 100644
--- a/Sources/VoidBar/Model/NotchViewModel.swift
+++ b/Sources/VoidBar/Model/NotchViewModel.swift
@@ -135,14 +135,26 @@ final class NotchViewModel: ObservableObject {
         // first letter typed is also the last one that lands. Their panes
         // observe them directly, and the header counter refreshes anyway,
         // because the list is only ever re-read on the way into the tab.
+        // Stores that power the Dynamic Island must always forward their
+        // changes — the island is visible when the panel is *closed*.
         for child in [
             media.objectWillChange,
+            timer.objectWillChange,
+            weather.objectWillChange
+        ] {
+            child
+                .sink { [weak self] _ in
+                    self?.objectWillChange.send()
+                }
+                .store(in: &cancellables)
+        }
+
+        // The remaining stores only matter when the panel is open.
+        for child in [
             shelf.objectWillChange,
             clipboard.objectWillChange,
             calendar.objectWillChange,
-            timer.objectWillChange,
-            monitor.objectWillChange,
-            weather.objectWillChange
+            monitor.objectWillChange
         ] {
             child
                 .sink { [weak self] _ in
diff --git a/Sources/VoidBar/UI/DynamicIslandView.swift b/Sources/VoidBar/UI/DynamicIslandView.swift
index c2f44ea..013ed06 100644
--- a/Sources/VoidBar/UI/DynamicIslandView.swift
+++ b/Sources/VoidBar/UI/DynamicIslandView.swift
@@ -22,7 +22,10 @@ struct DynamicIslandView: View {
                     ))
             }
         }
-        .frame(width: notchWidth + 120, height: notchHeight)
+        // Extra width so the pill can sit fully outside the notch area.
+        // The 6pt trailing padding keeps it clear of the notch's rounded corner.
+        .padding(.trailing, 6)
+        .frame(width: notchWidth + 140, height: notchHeight)
         .animation(.spring(response: 0.35, dampingFraction: 0.8), value: pillKind)
     }