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My pencil will not connect to my iPad

How do I connect my Apple Pencil to iPad Pro?I I placed it on the top right corner for several minutes and it does not work still


Posted on Sep 9, 2021 10:44 PM

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Posted on Sep 9, 2021 10:58 PM

Boexmann Said:

"My pencil will not connect to my iPad: How do I connect my Apple Pencil to iPad Pro?I I placed it on the top right corner for several minutes and it does not work still"

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Troubleshooting Apple Pencils:


Use these Links:

Verify the compatibility of your iPad and Apple Pencil


View: If your Apple Pencil won't pair with your iPad


Make sure that Bluetooth is enabled


Be certain there is power to your Apple Pencil


Successfully pair and charge your 2nd Generation Apple Pencil

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Sep 9, 2021 10:58 PM in response to Boexmann

Boexmann Said:

"My pencil will not connect to my iPad: How do I connect my Apple Pencil to iPad Pro?I I placed it on the top right corner for several minutes and it does not work still"

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Troubleshooting Apple Pencils:


Use these Links:

Verify the compatibility of your iPad and Apple Pencil


View: If your Apple Pencil won't pair with your iPad


Make sure that Bluetooth is enabled


Be certain there is power to your Apple Pencil


Successfully pair and charge your 2nd Generation Apple Pencil

Sep 10, 2021 2:33 AM in response to Boexmann

First, check compatibility of your Pencil with your model of iPad. Not all iPad support Apple Pencil - and of those that do, will only support the correct model of Apple Pencil. The two models of Pencil are not interchangeable. Here is the definitive compatibility list for Apple Pencil and iPad:


Apple Pencil (2nd generation)

You can use Apple Pencil (2nd generation) with these iPad models: 

  • iPad Air (4th generation)
  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) and later
  • iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation) and later


Apple Pencil (1st generation)

You can use Apple Pencil (1st generation) with these iPad models:

  • iPad (8th generation)
  • iPad mini (5th generation)
  • iPad (7th generation)
  • iPad (6th generation)
  • iPad Air (3rd generation)
  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st or 2nd generation)
  • iPad Pro 10.5-inch
  • iPad Pro 9.7-inch


Not sure which iPad you have? Identify your iPad model.


Assuming that you do in fact have an Apple Pencil that is compatible with your iPad, this support page may be helpful with pairing and use of the Pencil with your iPad:

Connect Apple Pencil with your iPad - Apple Support


If you continue to experience difficulties, here is one of the better troubleshooting guides:

https://appletoolbox.com/apple-pencil-not-working-heres-our-troubleshooting-guide/


Be aware that if your Pencil has been set-aside for an extended period, unused and uncharged, the Pencil battery may now be irretrievably damaged through deep discharge. In common with all Li-ion batteries, they must always have some level of charge.


My pencil will not connect to my iPad

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