Why is my Apple Pencil not connecting to my iPad Pro?

I have a new ipad pro 13" M4, and a used apple pencil. The pencil connects to old ipad and shows 80% charge. I asked the old ipad to forget that device. I've restarted with the pencil attached, still doesn't show as an available device on bluetooth. Thanks in advance!




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Posted on Mar 28, 2025 5:29 PM

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Posted on Mar 30, 2025 9:43 AM

Ensure that you choose the correct Apple Pencil for your chosen iPad - as they are not interchangeable. Here is the definitive compatibility list:

Apple Pencil compatibility - Apple Support


The iPad Pro M4 supports only the new Apple Pencil Pro and the low-cost USB-C Pencil. Older first and second generation Pencils are unusable with your iPad.

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Mar 30, 2025 9:43 AM in response to ipadlearner65

Ensure that you choose the correct Apple Pencil for your chosen iPad - as they are not interchangeable. Here is the definitive compatibility list:

Apple Pencil compatibility - Apple Support


The iPad Pro M4 supports only the new Apple Pencil Pro and the low-cost USB-C Pencil. Older first and second generation Pencils are unusable with your iPad.

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