Check that your iPad supports Apple Pencil
Check which Apple Pencil model is compatible with your iPad
Charge the Apple Pencil if needed
Attach Apple Pencil to...
Make sure your Apple Pencil is compatible with your iPad
Turn on Bluetooth on your iPad
Attach Apple Pencil to the iPad
For Apple Pencil 1st generation,...
Check the last place you used it
Look around your iPad, desk, couch, bed, and bags
Search between cushions, under furniture, and inside drawers
Check magnetic attachment...
Go to Settings on your iPad
Tap Bluetooth
Find Apple Pencil in the device list
Tap the info icon next to Apple Pencil
Tap Disconnect
Turn off Bluetooth to...
Open Settings
Tap Bluetooth
Find your Apple Pencil in the device list
Tap the info icon next to it
Tap Forget This Device
Confirm Forget Device
If needed, turn off...
Pair Apple Pencil with your iPad
Charge Apple Pencil
Attach Apple Pencil to the iPad if supported
Open a note, drawing app, or supported app
Tap the screen...
Remove the Apple Pencil from the iPad
Turn off Bluetooth on the iPad
Forget the Apple Pencil in Bluetooth settings
For Apple Pencil Pro, place it away...
Make sure your Apple Pencil is compatible with your iPad
Turn on Bluetooth on your iPad
Attach the Apple Pencil to the iPad
Follow the pairing prompt...
Remove the cap from the Apple Pencil
Plug the Lightning connector into the Lightning port on your iPad
Or use the Apple Pencil Charging Adapter with...
Open Settings on your iPad
Tap Bluetooth
Find your Apple Pencil in the device list
Tap the info icon next to Apple Pencil
Tap Disconnect
To fully turn it...
Check the battery widget on your iPad
Look for the charging icon next to Apple Pencil
Open Control Center and check the battery status
Pair the Apple...
Apple Pencil cannot connect to an iPhone
Apple Pencil is compatible with iPad models, not iPhone models
To use a stylus with iPhone, use a capacitive...
Check that your Apple Pencil is compatible with your iPad
Charge the Apple Pencil
Pair the Apple Pencil with your iPad
Attach the Apple Pencil to the...
Attach Apple Pencil to the iPad
Open the iPad Bluetooth settings
Make sure Bluetooth is turned on
Tap Pair when the Apple Pencil appears
For Apple Pencil 2,...
Check the last place you used it
Look around your desk, couch, bed, and charging area
Check inside bags, backpacks, and laptop sleeves
Look between cushions and...
Attach the Apple Pencil Pro magnetically to the side of a compatible iPad
Make sure the iPad supports Apple Pencil Pro charging
Keep the Pencil aligned...