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Why isn’t my new Apple Pencil (1st gen) not pairing to my iPad Air 1(1st gen)?

Why isn’t my new Apple Pencil (1st gen) not pairing to my iPad Air 1(1st gen)?

iPad Air, iOS 12

Posted on Jun 22, 2023 5:04 PM

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Posted on Jun 22, 2023 5:16 PM

The first generation iPad Air does not support Apple Pencil - as it lacks the specific screen hardware with which the Pencil interacts with the iPad screen.


Here is Apple’s definitive compatibility list for Apple Pencil and iPad:

Apple Pencil compatibility - Apple Support

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Why isn’t my new Apple Pencil (1st gen) not pairing to my iPad Air 1(1st gen)?

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