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Mattybragg Author

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Apple Pencil pro will not connect to iPad Pro

Bluetooth is on but it will not find the new pencil

iPad Pro, iPadOS 18

Posted on Mar 19, 2025 4:51 PM

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LotusPilot

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Posted on Mar 19, 2025 5:11 PM

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

Apple Pencil compatibility - Apple Support

Different models of Apple Pencil have different pairing interfaces and charging methods - and are therefore not interchangeable.

Assuming that you have a current model iPad Pro M4, this iPad only supports the new Apple Pencil Pro - and the lower cost USB-C Pencil. The first and second generation Apple Pencil are incompatible.

If your Pencil and iPad Pro are compatible, these support pages may be helpful with pairing and use of the Pencil with your iPad:

Connect Apple Pencil with your iPad - Apple Support

Charge your Apple Pencil and check the battery - Apple Support

If you continue to experience difficulties, here is one of the better troubleshooting guides:

https://appletoolbox.com/apple-pencil-not-working-heres-our-troubleshooting-guide/

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