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How to check Apple Pencil battery

The Apple Support instructions on how to check the battery status on an Apple Pencil gen 1 are incorrect. Does anyone have a solution that works?

Posted on Aug 27, 2022 4:17 PM

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Posted on Aug 27, 2022 5:41 PM

You are saying that the instructions in this article is not correct?


Charge your Apple Pencil and check the battery - Apple Support


It's worked on both of mine for some time. What exactly is not working?

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Aug 29, 2022 7:33 AM in response to Mike_SJNB

Ensure that your Pencil is paired/connected to your iPad:

Connect Apple Pencil with your iPad - Apple Support


To see your Pencil battery status, you will need to add the Battery Widget to either your Home Screen or Today View.


The Battery Widget can be installed in one of three views - selecting the view (or views) that are appropriate for your needs or preference:

Add widgets on iPad - Apple Support

Use widgets on your iPad - Apple Support


You can also monitor your Pencil battery directly from iPad Settings:

Settings > Apple Pencil


More information about monitoring the battery of your Apple Pencil can be found here:

Charge your Apple Pencil and check the battery - Apple Support

How to check Apple Pencil battery

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