2nd gen Apple Pencil not pairing with iPad Air

My 2nd gen Apple Pencil will not pair to my new iPad Air.

iPad Air, iPadOS 26

Posted on Jul 8, 2026 11:46 AM

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Posted on Jul 8, 2026 11:56 AM

What model of iPad Air do you have exactly?

click here ➜ Identify your iPad model - Apple Support


The Second Generation Apple Pencil is compatible with 4th and 5th Generation iPad Airs, but is not compatible with newer M2 (sixth), M3 (seventh) or M4 (eighth) iPad Airs.


click here ➜ Apple Pencil compatibility - Apple Support



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Jul 8, 2026 11:56 AM in response to maddox320

What model of iPad Air do you have exactly?

click here ➜ Identify your iPad model - Apple Support


The Second Generation Apple Pencil is compatible with 4th and 5th Generation iPad Airs, but is not compatible with newer M2 (sixth), M3 (seventh) or M4 (eighth) iPad Airs.


click here ➜ Apple Pencil compatibility - Apple Support



2nd gen Apple Pencil not pairing with iPad Air

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