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How do I use a Pencil (1st gen) with my iPad Air?

I got a 1st gen Pencil (as a gift) and never used it with my iPad Pro. (It was not something I wanted, but was given it anyway.) Before I bought it, I was told that I can use it with my new iPad Air. I figured out how I can connect them. How do I tell if the Pencil is charged?

iPad Air Wi-Fi

Posted on Dec 26, 2020 3:02 PM

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Dec 28, 2020 7:30 AM in response to Louise Cote

It doesn't say that an iPad Air 4 uses the 1st gen. Maybe you read that the 1st gen is used with the iPad Air 3


Apple Pencil compatibility - Apple Support


The below below which is from the apple website, clearly explains the which pencil is compatible with which 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


How do I use a Pencil (1st gen) with my iPad Air?

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