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How do i pair my Apple Pencil with the latest ipad? My IPAD has a USBC port and my Pencil has a lightning connector. I read that the old Apple Pencil should be compatible with my iPad but I can't get them to pair. Help!
iPad (6th gen) WiFi, Cellular
Your first generation Apple Pencil (with Lightning connector) is not compatible with your new iPad Pro (with a USB-C connector). For the third and forth generation iPad Pro, you’ll instead require a second generation Apple Pencil:
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211029
The two versions of Apple Pencil differ in their pairing and charging interface. The Pencil compatible with your new iPad uses a magnetic/inductive interface to both pair with, and charge from, the iPad.
I hope this information and clarification is helpful in resolving your difficulty.
Your first generation Apple Pencil (with Lightning connector) is not compatible with your new iPad Pro (with a USB-C connector). For the third and forth generation iPad Pro, you’ll instead require a second generation Apple Pencil:
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211029
The two versions of Apple Pencil differ in their pairing and charging interface. The Pencil compatible with your new iPad uses a magnetic/inductive interface to both pair with, and charge from, the iPad.
I hope this information and clarification is helpful in resolving your difficulty.
What model iPad is it exactly? There's 5 different "newest" iPads being sold by Apple currently.
Identify your iPad model - Apple Support
Of those only the 12.9" and the 11" iPad Pros would not be compatible with an Apple pencil with lightning connector and are the only ones that have a USB-C port.
The current 7th generation iPad, the iPad Air 3 and the iPad Mini 5 are compatible with the First Gen Apple Pencil with lightning connector.
If you have an iPad Pro then you need a Second generation Apple Pencil.
See here: Apple Pencil compatibility - Apple Support
First Generation Apple Pencil:
Second Generation Apple Pencil:
Apple Pencil and newest iPad - can't pair bc incompatible ports?
