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I just got a second generation Apple Pencil for Christmas, will this work with the version of iPad? If so, how do I hook it up?
iPad, iPadOS 16
Here is Apple’s definitive compatibility list for Apple Pencil and iPad:
Apple Pencil compatibility - Apple Support
Assuming your Pencil and ipad are compatible, this support page describes setup:
Connect Apple Pencil with your iPad - Apple Support
This guide from iMore may also be useful:
For the complete compatibility list, please see: Apple Pencil compatibility - Apple Support
I'm going to hazard a guess that, as you're having to ask, the answer is "no" because it should be obvious if your iPad is compatible as it will have a magnetic docking port on one side. If your iPad lacks a magnetic docking port, the Pencil isn't compatible.
Pencil compatible
