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is there any pen or pencil that you can use on Ipad Air 2?

is there any pen or pencil that you can use on Ipad Air 2?

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Posted on Sep 16, 2020 11:14 AM

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Posted on Sep 16, 2020 11:46 AM

iPad Air2 doesn’t support Apple Pencil. Here is the full compatibility list for Apple Pencil and iPad:


Apple Pencil (2nd generation)

You can use Apple Pencil (2nd generation) with these iPad models: 

  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) and later
  • iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation) and later


Apple Pencil (1st generation)

You can use Apple Pencil (1st generation) with these iPad models:

  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st or 2nd generation)
  • iPad Pro 10.5-inch
  • iPad Pro 9.7-inch
  • iPad Air (3rd generation)
  • iPad (7th generation)
  • iPad (6th generation)
  • iPad mini (5th generation)


Not sure which iPad you have? Identify your iPad model.


You might be able to find a third-party Bluetooth Stylus - however, Bluetooth Stlyii do not provide system-level integration; these are entirely dependent upon support being provided by individual Apps.


To date, one of the popular choices has been the Adonit Pixel - however, these now appear to be unavailable.


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Sep 16, 2020 11:46 AM in response to Teacherchrissy

iPad Air2 doesn’t support Apple Pencil. Here is the full compatibility list for Apple Pencil and iPad:


Apple Pencil (2nd generation)

You can use Apple Pencil (2nd generation) with these iPad models: 

  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) and later
  • iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation) and later


Apple Pencil (1st generation)

You can use Apple Pencil (1st generation) with these iPad models:

  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st or 2nd generation)
  • iPad Pro 10.5-inch
  • iPad Pro 9.7-inch
  • iPad Air (3rd generation)
  • iPad (7th generation)
  • iPad (6th generation)
  • iPad mini (5th generation)


Not sure which iPad you have? Identify your iPad model.


You might be able to find a third-party Bluetooth Stylus - however, Bluetooth Stlyii do not provide system-level integration; these are entirely dependent upon support being provided by individual Apps.


To date, one of the popular choices has been the Adonit Pixel - however, these now appear to be unavailable.


is there any pen or pencil that you can use on Ipad Air 2?

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