Pencil Compatibility with iPad Pro 11-Inch 2nd Generation

I recently upgraded to iPad Pro 11-Inch 2nd Generation, but my Apple Pencil doesn't appear to be compatible. Is there something I am missing? The pencil was $100 and the new version is $130. I enjoy Apple products, but this isn't the first time an upgrade means I've wasted money on peripherals that no longer work. Please advise.

iPad Pro 11-inch Wi-Fi, Cellular

Posted on Dec 14, 2020 6:52 AM

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Posted on Dec 14, 2020 6:56 AM

On that model you can use Apple Pencil 2nd generation only.

See this list for compatibility:--> Apple Pencil compatibility - Apple Support

Regards

Giulio

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Dec 14, 2020 6:55 AM in response to tomhagy

Apple Pencil is not interchangeable between models of iPad. If Apple Pencil is supported, you can use either the first or second generation of Pencil, but not both.


Here is the full compatibility list for Apple Pencil cross-referenced to the matching model of iPad:


Apple Pencil (2nd generation)

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

  • iPad Air (4th generation)
  • 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 (8th generation)
  • iPad mini (5th generation)
  • iPad (7th generation)
  • iPad (6th generation)
  • iPad Air (3rd generation)
  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st or 2nd generation)
  • iPad Pro 10.5-inch
  • iPad Pro 9.7-inch


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

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