2nd Generation Apple Pencil on a 9th gen Ipad

The first and second generation Pencil use an entirely different pairing and charging interface. 

The second generation Pencil can only be used with iPad models that have the magnetic/inductive dock that is exclusively designed for the Pencil. Charging is controlled via the iPad magnetic dock.

The first generation Apple Pencil uses the physical Lightning port of the Pencil and host iPad for both pairing and charging the first generation Pencil. The first generation Pencil can also be charged using an inline charging adapter and the iPad’s Power Adapter. This pencil can only be used with compatible iPad models that have a Lightning connector; recent models of iPad that feature a USB-C port lack any means by which to pair with a first generation Pencil.

In summary, the Apple Pencil models are not interchangeable - and can only be used with the iPad that has appropriate internal hardware.

Here is the definitive compatibility list for Apple Pencil and iPad:

Apple Pencil compatibility - Apple Support

Being as simple as possible:

1. A 2nd Generation Apple Pencil is not compatible in any way with a 9th Generation iPad. If you buy one, you can hold the pencil, but it will not work, period.
2. If you want to use an Apple Pencil on a 9th Generation iPad, the ONLY one which will work with that device is the first generation Apple Pencil.

The 2nd generation Apple Pencil uses wireless charging that magnetically attaches to the side of a compatible iPad. The 9th generation iPad does not have a wireless charger on the side. It will not connect to the 9th gen either.

!st gen Apple Pencil ONLY pairs using a hard Lightning port connection.

The 2nd gen Pencil ONLY pairs AND charges magnetically on the side of an iPad that has internal side magnetic charging/pairing hardware connection.

Both Pencils have mutually incompatible pairing mechanisms.

Plain and simple.

Sorry.

Robert Sanders4 wrote:

There are several aftermarket systems to charge the pencil So power/recharging is Moot My question was rather there is a way to activate the Bluetooth module in the pencil (either via a button or an external magnet) From the above messages, this question appears to be moot as well as the pencil is unable to communicate with the iPad even if you could create a Bluetooth connection.

To repeat the fundamental point - Apple Pencil models are not interchangeable. An Apple Pencil can only be used with iPad models that have the corresponding/appropriate internal hardware.

To cite a simple analogy - a square peg doesn’t fit a round hole.

Whether you like the analogy or not, nothing changes the inescapable fact that you cannot use a second generation Apple Pencil with an iPad9.