Just purchased iPad Pro 12.9 Gen 6 and Apple Pencil Gen 1 from Costco. When plugged together the iPad reports - Accessory Not Supported. This accessory is not supported by this device.
iOS - 16.5.1
model MNXU3LL/A
Pencil - MQLY3AM/A
Suggestions?
iPad Pro (6th generation)
This would be correct. The sixth generation iPad Pro 12.9” does not support the first generation Apple Pencil - but instead does support the second generation Apple Pencil.
Here is Apple’s definitive compatibility list for Apple Pencil and iPad:
Apple Pencil compatibility - Apple Support
The first and second generation Pencil use an entirely different pairing and charging interface.
The second generation Pencil is used with iPad models that have the magnetic/inductive dock that is exclusively designed for the Pencil. Charging and pairing is controlled via the iPad magnetic dock.
The first generation Apple Pencil uses the physical Lightning port of the Pencil and host iPad for both pairing and charging the first generation Pencil. The first generation Pencil can also be charged using an inline charging adapter and the iPad’s Power Adapter. This pencil can only be used with compatible iPad models that have a Lightning connector; with the sole exception of the new iPad10, requiring a special adapter, iPad models that feature a USB-C port lack any means by which to pair with a first generation Pencil.
In summary, the Apple Pencil models are not interchangeable - and can only be used with the iPad that has appropriate internal hardware.
This would be correct. The sixth generation iPad Pro 12.9” does not support the first generation Apple Pencil - but instead does support the second generation Apple Pencil.
Here is Apple’s definitive compatibility list for Apple Pencil and iPad:
Apple Pencil compatibility - Apple Support
The first and second generation Pencil use an entirely different pairing and charging interface.
The second generation Pencil is used with iPad models that have the magnetic/inductive dock that is exclusively designed for the Pencil. Charging and pairing is controlled via the iPad magnetic dock.
The first generation Apple Pencil uses the physical Lightning port of the Pencil and host iPad for both pairing and charging the first generation Pencil. The first generation Pencil can also be charged using an inline charging adapter and the iPad’s Power Adapter. This pencil can only be used with compatible iPad models that have a Lightning connector; with the sole exception of the new iPad10, requiring a special adapter, iPad models that feature a USB-C port lack any means by which to pair with a first generation Pencil.
In summary, the Apple Pencil models are not interchangeable - and can only be used with the iPad that has appropriate internal hardware.
iPad Pro 12.9 (Gen 6)Apple Pencil (Gen 1). It says: Accessory Not Supported
