I’ve had my Apple Pencil for a year, it’s a Generation 1. And it connects to my Gen 6 iPad. No problems up until now.
it won’t connect at all with my iPad. I’ve restarted my iPad and nothing. Forgot the pencil and tried to reconnect it. It will not absolutely connect.
I am about ready to go out and buy a new one but I wanted to see if I can find a solution before doing that.
Hi GingerTheSnap,
Try the steps outlined here:
If your Apple Pencil won't pair with your iPad
1. Connect your Apple Pencil to your ipad:
* With Apple Pencil (2nd generation): Center your Apple Pencil on the magnetic connector, which is on the side of your iPad with the volume buttons.
* With 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.
* With 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.
5. Restart your iPad, then try to pair again.
6. Go to Settings > Bluetooth and make sure that Bluetooth is turned on.
7. On the same screen, find your Apple Pencil under My Devices. If you find it, tap. Then tap Forget this Device.
8. Connect your Apple Pencil into your iPad and tap the Pair button when it appears after a few seconds.
9. 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.
10. If the Pair button still doesn't appear, contact Apple Support.
If it still won't pair, it is possible the Pencil may need inspecting or replacing. To that end, contact Apple Support directly to take a closer look.
Take care.
Hi GingerTheSnap,
Try the steps outlined here:
If your Apple Pencil won't pair with your iPad
1. Connect your Apple Pencil to your ipad:
* With Apple Pencil (2nd generation): Center your Apple Pencil on the magnetic connector, which is on the side of your iPad with the volume buttons.
* With 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.
* With 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.
5. Restart your iPad, then try to pair again.
6. Go to Settings > Bluetooth and make sure that Bluetooth is turned on.
7. On the same screen, find your Apple Pencil under My Devices. If you find it, tap
8. Connect your Apple Pencil into your iPad and tap the Pair button when it appears after a few seconds.
9. 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.
10. If the Pair button still doesn't appear, contact Apple Support.
If it still won't pair, it is possible the Pencil may need inspecting or replacing. To that end, contact Apple Support directly to take a closer look.
Take care.
Apple Gen 1 Pencil is not pairing
