You can make a difference in the Apple Support Community!

When you sign up with your Apple Account, you can provide valuable feedback to other community members by upvoting helpful replies and User Tips.

Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

Can i pair an old Apple Pencil with a new iPad Air?

Posted on Feb 14, 2022 7:52 AM

Top-ranking reply

Level 10

81,284 points

Posted on Feb 14, 2022 12:18 PM

If it is the original, 1st gen Pencil with the Lighning connector and magnetic cap at the end, then no.

For the new 2020 iPad Air 4, you need to purchase the newest 2nd Pencil.

Both versions of the Pencil pair and charge differently.

Sorry & Good Luck to You!

View in context

Similar questions