Apple Pencil won't pair with 10th generation iPad

You need to have purchased and be using the older, original 1st gen Apple Pencil with an additional purchase of Apple's $9 U.S.D. USB-C to Lightning adapter.

https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MQLU3AM/A/usb-c-to-apple-pencil-adapter

Also, you may have purchased an older box 1st gen Apple Pencil that still contains the original Lightning to Lightning Pencil adapter inside of the box.

This is the wrong adapter to be using with the new base model 10th gen iPad.

This is why Apple is selling this new, proper $9 U.S.D. USB-C to Lightning adapter.

New stock boxes of 1st gen Apple Pencils are, supposedly reported, as now shipping with this newer USB-C to Lightnng adapter, presently, but old “new” stocks of 1st gen Apple Pencils are still packaged with the older Lightning to Lightning adapter.

That older adapter will NOT work with the new base model 10th gen iPad with a USB-C port.

The sooner you purchase this $9 USB-C to Lightning adapter, the sooner you can start charging, pairing, and using your 1st gen Apple Pencil with your new 10th gen Apple iPad

Best of Luck to You!

onepier Said:

"Apple Pencil won't pair with 10th generation iPad: pencil is not detected"

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Use these Links:

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