Table of Contents
Remove the cap and plug your Apple Pencil into the Lightning connector on your iPad. When you see the Pair button, tap it. After you pair your Apple Pencil, it will stay paired until you restart your iPad, turn on Airplane Mode, or pair with another iPad. Just pair your Apple Pencil again when you’re ready to use it.
Does an Apple Pencil need to be turned on?
Answer: A: The Apple Pencil does not have an on/off switch. It uses very little power. It tries to stay connected via Bluetooth to your iPad Pro.
How do I get my new Apple Pencil to work?
How to pair the first-generation Apple Pencil Make sure the iPad you want to use is on and unlocked, then uncap your Pencil. Plug in your Pencil to the new iPad. When the Bluetooth Pairing Request appears, tap Pair.
Why is my Apple Pencil not connecting?
If your Apple Pencil won’t pair with your iPad Restart your iPad, then try to pair again. Go to Settings > Bluetooth and make sure that Bluetooth is turned on. On the same screen, look under My Devices for your Apple Pencil. Then try connecting your Apple Pencil again and wait until you see the Pair button.
How do I know if my Apple Pencil is connected?
Apple Pencil pairs with your iPad using Bluetooth. You can check if the device is connected to your iPad in Settings>Bluetooth>My Devices. If the Pencil does not appear in the DEVICES list, plug it into the Lightning port on your iPad Pro, leave it a few moments and check again.
How do I know when my Apple Pencil 1 is charged?
If you aren’t sure your Apple Pencil is charging and want to confirm: Open Settings and Select Apple Pencil. Next to where it says Apple Pencil at the top, you’ll see a battery icon. If the battery icon is green with a lightning bolt symbol, your Apple Pencil is charging. If it is gray without the symbol, it is not.
How long does it take to charge Apple Pencil with iPad?
Answer: A: Fifteen seconds of charge will get you about 30 minutes of use. A complete charge takes around 10 minutes.
How do you reset Apple Pencil?
You may have noticed there is no reset button on Apple Pencil, and no removable battery. So, you can’t just restart your stylus when it’s not working properly … unless you wait for its battery to die. Luckily, restarting your stylus probably isn’t necessary.
Why won’t my Apple Pencil charge on my iPad?
One last ditch thing you can try is to plug the Pencil’s Lightning connector into the iPad. Then, try a simple hard reset of your iPad by holding down both the Home and sleep/wake buttons simultaneously until your iPad goes to black and restarts with Apple logo, then release the buttons.
How long does it take to charge Apple Pencil?
How Long Does It Take to Charge an Apple Pencil? Charging an Apple Pencil can take around 30 minutes though you don’t need to wait for it to get to 100 percent before using it. Just 15 seconds of charging will give you approximately 30 minutes of power.
How do I fix my Apple Pencil unresponsive?
If Apple Pencil is acting unresponsive, it is most likely out of battery. Try plugging the pencil into your iPad (Pencil 1) or placing it on the side of your iPad (Pencil 2) and letting it charge for about ten minutes. Then try using it again. You may need to re-establish connection with your iPad.
What happens when your Apple Pencil dies?
If the Pencil Battery has failed, the only remedy is to replace the Pencil. If the battery has failed within its one-year warranty period, you should look to having it replaced by your retailer or at an Apple Store. Apple will generally replace an in-warranty Pencil without quibble.
How do I use the pen on my iPad?
Remove the cap and plug your Apple Pencil into the Lightning connector on your iPad. When you see the Pair button, tap it. After you pair your Apple Pencil, it will stay paired until you restart your iPad, turn on Airplane Mode or pair with another iPad. Just pair your Apple Pencil again when you’re ready to use it.
Why did my Apple Pencil disconnect?
Charge Your Apple Pencil One of the most common reasons why your Apple Pencil gets disconnected during usage is simply because it ran out of battery. Once you’ve charged it enough, try using your Apple Pencil again. You can always check battery of Apple Pencil and other connected devices from the Battery widget.
Why does my Apple Pencil disconnect when I unplug it?
It sounds like your Apple Pencil’s battery has failed. Since this is a hardware issue we cannot help you on here as Apple would be the ones who would have to issue the replacement. Have you made sure the tip of the Pencil is screwed on securely? The Pencil can malfunction if the tip of the Pencil is loose.
How do I turn on my Apple Pencil 1st gen?
Pair your Apple Pencil (1st generation) with your iPad Remove the cap and plug your Apple Pencil into the Lightning connector on your iPad. When you see the Pair button, tap it. After you pair your Apple Pencil, it will stay paired until you restart your iPad, turn on Airplane Mode, or pair with another iPad.
Can you overcharge Apple Pencil 1?
The Apple Pencil cannot be overcharged. It will charge to 100%, and stop.
How long does an Apple Pencil tip last?
If you’re using it daily for hours at a time, an Apple Pencil Tip will most likely last somewhere between 4-6 months.
Can I use Apple Pencil while charging?
Unfortunately, you can’t use an Apple pencil while charging. However, according to Apple, disabling the drawing functionality while it’s charging, allows it to perform a lot better when it’s in use.
