iPad pairing to iPad pencil 2

Purchased I pad 2 pencil for a iPad 5th generation and it will not pair or show up on Bluetooth, any suggestions

iPhone 13 Pro, iOS 18

Posted on Dec 27, 2024 3:58 PM

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Posted on Dec 27, 2024 4:50 PM

iPad5 fundamentally does not support any model of Apple Pencil. Perhaps you have some other model of iPad?


You can find this information here:

Settings > General > About


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


Here is Apple’s definitive compatibility list for Apple Pencil and iPad:

Apple Pencil compatibility - Apple Support



If you have a compatible model of iPad and Apple Pencil, these support pages may be helpful with pairing and use of the Pencil with your iPad:

Connect Apple Pencil with your iPad - Apple Support

Charge your Apple Pencil and check the battery - 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/


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Dec 27, 2024 4:50 PM in response to newtonjill

iPad5 fundamentally does not support any model of Apple Pencil. Perhaps you have some other model of iPad?


You can find this information here:

Settings > General > About


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


Here is Apple’s definitive compatibility list for Apple Pencil and iPad:

Apple Pencil compatibility - Apple Support



If you have a compatible model of iPad and Apple Pencil, these support pages may be helpful with pairing and use of the Pencil with your iPad:

Connect Apple Pencil with your iPad - Apple Support

Charge your Apple Pencil and check the battery - 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/


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