It is impossible to believe how technology has grown nowadays, especially when it comes to Apple devices. Aso, you won’t believe that Apple Inc. has used certain technology to build a pencil that only can be used on Apple devices. To be precise, Apple Pencil can only be used on iPad. And with the Apple Pencil, you can perform essential functions such open an app, sliding across your iPad. Also, you can take notes by writing on the Notes app using your Apple Pencil. Also, you can charge the Apple Pencil on the go by connecting it to your iPad. The stylus pen will take a charging time of 15 seconds to get a battery backup of 30 minutes on your Apple Pencil. So, if you have an Apple Pencil and an iPad, this section is for you. It guides you on how to connect Apple Pencil to the iPad.
How to Connect Apple Pencil to iPad
There are two types of Apple Pencil. They are:
- 1. First-generation Apple Pencil
- 2. Second-generation Apple Pencil
Now, let us see how to connect both versions of your Apple Pencil on your iPad.
Pre-Requisite
Not all iPad model supports Apple Pencil. So, your iPad should meet the following requirements.
The First generation Apple Pencil supported iPad models are below:
- iPad (9th generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st generation), iPad Pro 10.5-inch, iPad Pro 9.7-inch, iPad Air (3rd gen), iPad (8th gen), iPad (7th gen), iPad (6th gen), and iPad Mini (5th gen).
The Second generation Apple supported iPad models are below:
- iPad mini (6th gen), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th gen), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th gen), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd gen), iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd gen), iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd gen), iPad Pro 11-inch (1st gen), iPad Air (4th gen).
Connect First Generation Apple Pencil to iPad
First-generation Apple Pencil is built to pair with your iPad on the lightning adapter. So follow the below steps to pair your Apple Pencil to your iPad.
1. Open the Settings on your iPad.
2. Select Bluetooth from Settings.
3. Toggle on the button near the Bluetooth option.
4. Now, you have successfully turned on the Bluetooth.
5. Take out the cap from the bottom of your Apple Pencil.
6. Then, connect your Apple Pencil to the lighting adapter on your iPad.
7. A popup message will be displayed on your screen.
8. Select Connect.
9. Now, your iPad is successfully paired with your iPad.
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Connect Second Generation Apple Pencil to iPad
1. Make sure that you have turned on the Bluetooth on your iPad.
2. Attach your Apple Pencil to the Magnetic Connector on your iPhone.
3. Prompts will appear on the screen with setup instructions.
4. Select Continue.
5. Now, the Apple Pencil is ready to use on your iPad.
Note: You can also view the battery status of your Apple Pencil irrespective of its generations on the Upper middle of the iPad screen when you try to pair.
How to Use Apple Pencil
Once the Apple Pencil is paired to your iPad, you don’t have to touch the screen itself. You can use the Apple Pencil to move and open applications across your iPad. Also, you can use the Notes app to take note of anything you want. To take notes on an iPad with Apple Pencil, you can follow the steps below.
1. Open the Notes app on your iPad.
2. Tap on New Note.
3. Now, you can use the Apple Pencil to write notes on your iPad.
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How to Troubleshoot Apple Pencil Pairing Issue
1. Make sure that you have turned on the Bluetooth on your iPad.
2. Turn off your iPad for a few minutes and turn it on. Then, try to pair Apple Pencil with your iPad again.
3. If the already paired Apple Pencil is not working on your iPad, then Go to Settings > Bluetooth. Under the My devices section, select your Apple Pencil and tap on Forget this Device.
4. If the Connect button appears on the screen of your iPad when you try to pair your Apple Pencil, tap on the Connect button after a few seconds.
5. If all these methods are not working, contact Apple Support.
So, with the Apple Pencil paired to your iPad, you can write notes and save them on your iPad. Also, you can use the Apple Pencil instead of touching the iPad screen to perform some basic functions. So, with advanced technology, we can use a pencil on our smart devices. The final thoughts are that if you have an Apple Pencil and an iPad, you can keep in mind the procedure in this article to pair the two devices. For more such article updates, you shall visit our blog.