Accessories

Hi Emilyf07,

Welcome to Apple Support Communities. We understand that you're having an issue with your Apple Pencil. We'd like to help.

We've double checked and the Apple Pencil 2nd generation is the correct accessory for this iPad. Has it worked for you in the past? Check out these steps as it may help get this resolved quickly:

If your Apple Pencil won't pair with your iPad

1. Make sure to center your Apple Pencil (2nd generation) on the magnetic connector on the right edge of the iPad. For Apple Pencil (1st generation) and iPad (6th through 9th generations), remove the cap and plug your Apple Pencil into the Lightning connector on your iPad. For Apple Pencil (1st generation) and iPad (10th generation), remove the cap and plug your Apple Pencil and a USB-C cable into the USB-C to Apple Pencil Adapter. Plug the other end of the cable into your iPad.

2. Restart your iPad, then try to pair again.

3. Go to Settings > Bluetooth and make sure that Bluetooth is turned on.

4. On the same screen, find your Apple Pencil under My Devices. If you find it, tap . Then tap Forget this Device.

5. Connect your Apple Pencil into your iPad and tap the Pair button when it appears after a few seconds. 

6. If the Pair button doesn't appear, wait for one minute while your Apple Pencil charges. Then try connecting your Apple Pencil again and wait until the Pair button appears.

7. If the Pair button still doesn't appear, contact Apple Support.

These steps, and other info, can be found here: Connect Apple Pencil with your iPad - Apple Support

Let us know if that helps

Cheers!