How do I connect an Apple Pencil to an iPad Pro (9.7 inch)

Make sure you purchased the original, 1st gen Pencil with the silver/metal-ised top band with Lightning connector with the magnetic, protective Lightning connector cap.

Connect Apple Pencil with your iPad - Apple Support

Use Apple Pencil with your iPad - Apple Support

Did you review the support article you came here from to verify that the Apple Pencil you have is compatible with your iPad Pro model?

If you did, and found it to be so, then see if the following support article can help:

• Connect Apple Pencil with your iPad - Apple Support

aundrea529 Said:

"How do I connect an Apple Pencil to an iPad Pro (9.7 inch)"

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Troubleshooting Apple Pencils:

Syncing is off, or perhaps it is no longer being seen as a trusted device. So, refer to the following...

• Apple Pencil Compatibility - Apple Support

Verify: the compatibility of your iPad and Apple Pencil

• Connect Apple Pencil with your iPad - Apple Support

View: if your Apple Pencil won't pair with your iPad

• Use Bluetooth and Wi-Fi in Control Centre - Apple Support

Make Sure: that Bluetooth is enabled

• Charge your Apple Pencil and Check the Battery - Apple Support

Be Certain: there is power to your Apple Pencil

• Pair and Charge Apple Pencil (2nd generation) with iPad - Apple Support

Successfully: pair and charge your 2nd Generation Apple Pencil