Accessories for iPad are not connecting! What do I do?

My Apple Pencil is very new. I had just gotten it for Christmas Eve as a hint I would get the IPad Pro. The pencil does not attach correctly, nor does it connect by Bluetooth. Why at should i do?

iPad Pro 12.9-inch, 2nd Gen, Wi-Fi, Cell

Posted on Dec 25, 2021 10:01 PM

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Posted on Dec 25, 2021 10:44 PM

I understand that you have the iPad Pro and just received an Apple Pencil. You have stated that the Apple Pencil does not attach correctly and does not connect via bluetooth. Note that your iPad Pro will only work with the Apple Pencil 2nd Generation. Ensure that it is the Apple Pencil 2nd Generation and not the 1st Generation. Connecting the Apple Pencil to your iPad just requires you to attach it to the iPad (Right Side magnetic connection).

More information here on ➔ How to connect the Apple Pencil to your iPad.

If nothing works then return the Apple Pencil and get a replacement. You may also want to get your iPad Pro checked as well at the Apple Store or at an Authorized Service Center.


Axel F.

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Dec 25, 2021 10:44 PM in response to 4nnagrace

I understand that you have the iPad Pro and just received an Apple Pencil. You have stated that the Apple Pencil does not attach correctly and does not connect via bluetooth. Note that your iPad Pro will only work with the Apple Pencil 2nd Generation. Ensure that it is the Apple Pencil 2nd Generation and not the 1st Generation. Connecting the Apple Pencil to your iPad just requires you to attach it to the iPad (Right Side magnetic connection).

More information here on ➔ How to connect the Apple Pencil to your iPad.

If nothing works then return the Apple Pencil and get a replacement. You may also want to get your iPad Pro checked as well at the Apple Store or at an Authorized Service Center.


Axel F.

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