You can solve your Apple Pencil won’t pair problem by cleaning the charging port, switching Bluetooth off , and then on restarting your iPad, and setting your iPad’s settings on network along with other methods.
When I was a brand new iPad user My Apple Pencil failed to pair with my Bluetooth when together notepad. I restarted my iPad and then paired them with success.
Here are nine easy solutions for you if you’re experiencing this problem. Ready, set, pair!
Solutions For My Apple Pencil won’t pair Problem
1. Verify Your Devices Are Compatible
It is the first thing to verify that the Apple Pencil is compatible with your iPad. Apple Pencil is available in two versions, each compatible with various iPad models.
Apple Pencil 1st Generation is compatible with:
- The 3rd iPad Air Generation.
- 5th iPad Mini Generation.
- 6th 7th, 7th and 8th iPad Generation.
- First and second iPad Pro 12.9 Inch.
- iPad Pro 9.7 and 10.5 Inch.
Apple Pencil 2nd Generation is compatible with:
- iPad Pro 11-inch (1st and later Generation).
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd and more recent Generation).
- iPad Air (4th and newer Generation).
2. Clean the charging port on your iPad
This method is for 1st Generation Apple Pencils only. Therefore, if you own an 2nd Generation Apple Pencil, go to the next option.
A dirty or clogged lightning port can hinder your iPad as well as the Apple Pencil from connecting. Dirt, dirt and lint are able to get stuck easily within your charging port. The Apple Pencil and iPad need to be connected in a clean way.
Utilize a brand new toothbrush or anti-static brush to clean out any debris or dirt that has accumulated within the lightning port of your iPad. After you’ve done that, attempt pairing the devices once more.
3. Switch off Bluetooth. Bluetooth Off, then On
The Apple Pencil is paired to your iPad together Bluetooth. Sometimes issues with connectivity could stop the two devices from connecting. Turn off your Bluetooth off, then switch it turn it back on to correct the issue.
Do this:
- Navigate to the Settings.
- The Tap Bluetooth.
- Turn off (turns grey) then wait several minutes before turning it back off (turns to green).
Alternately, swipe left to the main screen, then click on the Bluetooth icon
If the Apple Pencil does not connect then try the following method.
4. Forget Your Apple Pencil As A Bluetooth Device
When you connect with your Apple Pencil and iPad, your iPad keeps this information. If any component of the process alters this will stop both devices from forming a connection. You can try to erase the Apple Pencil as a Bluetooth device, and then connect both devices as new ones once more.
Do this:
- In the iPad’s Settings App, go to the Settings app.
- Choose Bluetooth.
- Tap the Information buttonat the right-hand side of the screen. It’s indicated by an blue “I” icon.
- Choose the feature Forget this Devicethen confirm it by pressing Forget Device.
You can try pairing them once more.
5. Close Your Current Application
One reason that could be the cause of the Apple Pencil fails to pair with your iPad is because the app is not working properly. This is especially true in the event that the app crashed after you efforts the pairing process with to your Apple Pencil after opening the app.
6. Reboot Your iPad
The process of rebooting the Apple device can be a feasible solution to many of the software bugs which includes this one. Every running program running on the iPad will be shut down and then restart. There are two methods to restart your iPad.
Rebooting your iPad using the Home Button:
- Click and hold down your power Buttonuntil you are able to the Power button slide down to turn off.
- Swipe it left and right to turn off the iPad.
For a few seconds, wait and then turn the iPad back on.
- Click and hold down your Hold the Buttonto restart your iPad.
- Repeat this process till the Apple logo appears.
Rebooting your iPad with no the Home Button
- Hold and press your top Buttonand one of the Volume buttonsuntil you can see the Power button slide to power off.
- Swipe it left and right to turn off the iPad.
Take a few seconds before turning the iPad back on.
- Click and hold down on the top Buttonto restart your iPad.
- Continue to do this till the Apple logo appears.
7. Charge Your Apple Pencil
The Apple Pencil might be low in battery, causing all kinds of issues. Charge it up and see if that helps solve the issue.
Charging First Generation Apple Pencils
- The cap on your Apple Pencil must be removed to procure access to the lightning connector.
- The pencil can be charged with your Apple Pencil by plugging the lightning connector into an charging port of your iPad. It is also possible to connect the adapter for charging pencils with an USB Power adapter.
Charging Second Generation Apple Pencils
Find an magnetic connector on the back of your tablet, just beneath the volume controls. Connect your Apple Pencil to this.
8. Reset the Network Settings on Your iPad
Resetting the iPad’s network settings will reset the entire WiFi, VPN, Bluetooth and Cellular settings to the default settings. Therefore, you’ll need to configure your private networks virtual connect all of your Bluetooth devices, and then enter your WiFi passwords (so keep them in a notebook).
To Reset Network Settings:
- Click on the Settings.
- Click General.
- Choose the feature to Transfer, or reset your iPhone.
- Choose Reset then Reset Network Settings.
The iPad will shut down to complete the reset , and switch itself back on. Try to reset both devices once more.
9. Contact Apple Support Apple Support
If neither of the suggestions above has solved the issue If none of the solutions above worked, you should contact Apple Support. Apple Inc. offers support via telephone, online, by email, and in person appointments. If you’re going to visit the nearest Apple Store, be sure to make an appointment in advance.
Frequently asked questions
What Do I do to Determine When My Pencil from Apple is Broken?
If the nib on your Apple Pencil feels loose then you just need to make it tighter. If the nib is rough when you touch it , or doesn’t glide smoothly across the screen of your iPad It’s damaged and you’ll need be replacing it. It is also possible to determine whether you’re Apple Pencil is broken if it’s got any metal exposed.
Why Is My Apple Pencil Unresponsive?
If the Apple Pencil is unresponsive, it is most likely low battery capacity. Connect it and allow it to charge for around 10 minutes. If the issue persists then switch the Bluetooth off and then on then restart your iPad and then reset the tablet’s settings for network connectivity.
Conclusion
It is likely that you were able to connect the Apple Pencil to iPad without needing to contact Apple Support. Now, you can go back to with the Apple Pencil as before.
