G2 Apple Pencil Lost but connected with 70% battery Bluetooth shut off due to inactivity

Will the Bluetooth turn back on if I’m looking for it and I happen to bump something that moves it in order for my app to find it

Posted on Feb 3, 2024 11:32 AM

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Posted on Feb 3, 2024 12:02 PM

A motionless Pencil will shut-off its Bluetooth connection to save power; if motionless and undisturbed, the Pencil's connection status will show on the iPad as Not Connected. As such, a Pencil only be inches away and out-of-sight will not be detected either visually or by your iPad.


If a substantial movement is sensed by the Pencil's built-in accelerometer, the Pencil will power-on. If within range of the iPad with which it is paired, it will reconnect.


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Feb 3, 2024 12:02 PM in response to Lost8887

A motionless Pencil will shut-off its Bluetooth connection to save power; if motionless and undisturbed, the Pencil's connection status will show on the iPad as Not Connected. As such, a Pencil only be inches away and out-of-sight will not be detected either visually or by your iPad.


If a substantial movement is sensed by the Pencil's built-in accelerometer, the Pencil will power-on. If within range of the iPad with which it is paired, it will reconnect.


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