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I got a 1st gen Pencil (as a gift) and never used it with my iPad Pro. (It was not something I wanted, but was given it anyway.) Before I bought it, I was told that I can use it with my new iPad Air. I figured out how I can connect them. How do I tell if the Pencil is charged?
iPad Air Wi-Fi
It doesn't say that an iPad Air 4 uses the 1st gen. Maybe you read that the 1st gen is used with the iPad Air 3
Apple Pencil compatibility - Apple Support
The below below which is from the apple website, clearly explains the which pencil is compatible with which iPad
Apple Pencil (2nd generation)
You can use Apple Pencil (2nd generation) with these iPad models:
Apple Pencil (1st generation)
You can use Apple Pencil (1st generation) with these iPad models:
Thanks for your replies. Before I bought my Air, I saw (ob the Apple website) that it was compatible with Pencil gen 1. Can't find that info now, but I'm aggravated. Thanks again!
The iPad Air 4th gen requires a 2nd gen pencil
If the pencil has been sitting around uncharged, it may not hold a charge anymore. How long has it been sitting in the box?
~Lyssa
The new 2020 iPad Air 4 uses the newer 2nd gen Apple Pencil.
How do I use a Pencil (1st gen) with my iPad Air?
