Afterward, try connecting the Apple Pencil to your iPad. To restart, hold down the Side button again. On iPads with Touch ID, hold down the Side button. On iPads with Face ID, press the Volume Up and Volume Down buttons in quick succession, and then hold down the Side button to power off the device. That could potentially resolve any bugs or other abnormalities preventing you from pairing your Apple Pencil. If none of the fixes mentioned above worked, try restarting your iPad. In that case, tighten the tip (slowly turn clockwise) to ensure that it fits properly. Then, place the new tip and start turning clockwise to screw it on.Ī loose Apple Pencil tip may also cause issues. To replace an Apple Pencil tip, remove the worn out tip by slowing turning it counter-clockwise. However, the 2nd generation Apple Pencil does not, which means that you must buy a replacement pack either from Apple or a third-party retailer (such as Amazon). The 1st generation Apple Pencil comes with an extra tip. If the tip looks worn out, you must replace it. Hence, look at the tip closely for signs of deterioration. Replace or Tighten Tipĭid you know that the Apple Pencil comes with a removable tip that wears out over time? If you’ve used the Apple Pencil continuously for several months, that might very well be the case.
Then, turn on the switch next to Scribble. To check if that’s the case, head over to Settings > Apple Pencil. If you can’t use Scribble, but you can use the Apple Pencil elsewhere (such as for navigation or within the Notes app), then it’s likely that you have the functionality disabled. Scribble will then convert your handwriting to typed text automatically. IPadOS 14 comes with an Apple Pencil functionality called Scribble that lets you write in any text field on any app. You should see the Apple Pencil notification to the top of the screen once it connects to your iPad successfully. Step 3: Plug in or attach the Apple Pencil to your iPad to pair it. Step 1: Head over to Settings > Bluetooth, and then tap the Info icon next to your Apple Pencil. Have you paired your Apple Pencil to your iPad before? If you can’t pair it again or if it remains non-functional even after establishing a connection, try removing and pairing it again.
Or, head over to Settings > Apple Pencil. If you’ve managed to pair your Apple Pencil before, you can check its current charge level via Today View’s Battery widget. Once it charges sufficiently, it should pair automatically. Try plugging or snapping it to your iPad for at least 10-15 minutes. Your Apple Pencil may not have any charge left in it. If your Apple Pencil pairs to your iPad successfully, you should see the words Apple Pencil pop-up to the screen’s top. Second-generation Apple Pencil-snap it to the magnetic connector on your iPad’s right side.First-generation Apple Pencil-remove the cap and plug it into the Lightning port on your iPad.Follow by pairing your Apple Pencil as follows:
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If the Bluetooth icon looks inactive, tap to turn it on. To check, bring up the Control Center by swiping down from the top-right corner of the screen. Is Bluetooth enabled on your iPad? It’s rather common to disable it by mistake. To check your iPad’s model, head over to Settings > General > About > Model Name. Tip: For an up-to-date list, please refer to the Apple Pencil Compatibility page at. At the time of writing, the second-generation Apple Pencils will only work with the following iPad models:Ģnd generations Apple Pencil (top) and 1st generation Apple Pencil (bottom)įirst-generation Apple Pencils (at the time of writing) will only work with the following iPad models: Check Compatibilityįirst, let’s get any potential compatibility issues out of the way. That said, let’s check out a handful of quick fixes that can help you resolve the issue. Or, you could have an Apple Pencil with a worn out tip. For instance, you may have accidentally disabled Bluetooth on your iPad. There are many reasons as to why your Apple Pencil may fail to connect or function as expected. If you’ve landed on this post, then you must be facing issues with the Apple Pencil (1st or 2nd generation) not connecting or pairing with your iPad. The Apple Pencil is the perfect example of a device that ‘just works’ straight out of the box.
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