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Optimized charging for Apple Pencil 2

Hi! I’ve recently been thinking a lot about battery health. Since deep discharge is bad and 100% constantly is bad, shouldn’t there be a optimized charging option for those like new that won’t use the pen for hours at times?

iPad Air, iPadOS 16

Posted on Dec 29, 2022 4:02 AM

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Posted on Dec 29, 2022 5:24 AM

It is generally recommended that a second generation Apple Pencil should be kept docked with the iPad when not in use - as this ensures that the tiny internal battery is kept optimally charged when not in use.  Charging only occur when the battery requires charge from the iPad, optimal charge being entirely automatic.


Keeping the Pencil separated from the iPad when unused risks allowing its battery to discharge; if allowed to remain in this state, the battery will suffer irreparable damage. When the battery fails, the only remedy is to replace the entire Pencil; the battery is not a serviceable item.


An otherwise healthy Apple Pencil will suffer no negative consequences from being docked with its host iPad for extended periods.


Charge your Apple Pencil and check the battery - Apple Support


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Dec 29, 2022 5:24 AM in response to Shiwann

It is generally recommended that a second generation Apple Pencil should be kept docked with the iPad when not in use - as this ensures that the tiny internal battery is kept optimally charged when not in use.  Charging only occur when the battery requires charge from the iPad, optimal charge being entirely automatic.


Keeping the Pencil separated from the iPad when unused risks allowing its battery to discharge; if allowed to remain in this state, the battery will suffer irreparable damage. When the battery fails, the only remedy is to replace the entire Pencil; the battery is not a serviceable item.


An otherwise healthy Apple Pencil will suffer no negative consequences from being docked with its host iPad for extended periods.


Charge your Apple Pencil and check the battery - Apple Support


Optimized charging for Apple Pencil 2

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