The Apple Pencil is considered a magic wand for persons in the graphics industry. You can use the Apple Pencil as a precision input tool for your iOS or Mac device. You can experience pairing /connectivity issues when using the Apple input tool, but you can fix the challenges. Here are ten ways to Fix the Apple Pencil connected but not working.
The Apple Pencil is a magic wand because it offers an efficient and effective input method for Apple devices. The input device can withstand the test of time with pixel-perfect precision, imperceptible lag, tilt & pressure sensitivity, and wireless pairing & charging features. You can trust the Apple Pencil to do any job perfectly, but the input device is not immune to technical glitches. Learn ten ways to fix the Apple Pencil connected but not working.
The troubleshooting tips below offer the ultimate guide to fixing the Apple Pencil connected but not working issue.
1. Checking for compatibility
There are two versions of the Apple Pencil on the market, the first generation and the second generation Apple Pencils. The first-generation and second-generation Apple Pencils have a broad compatibility with Apple devices.
The first generation Apple Pencil is compatible with iPad Pro 9.7-inch, iPad Pro 10.5-inch, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st or 2nd generation), iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad mini (5th generation), iPad (9th generation), iPad (8th generation), iPad (7th generation), and iPad (6th generation) devices.
The second generation of the Apple Pencil is compatible with iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation and later), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation and later), iPad Air (4th generation), and iPad mini (6th generation) devices. Ensure your Apple pencil is compatible with your iOS before moving to the next troubleshooting option.
2. Restarting your iOS device
Retiring your iOS device can help fix software glitches affecting your Apple Pencil. Ensure you connect your Apple pencil to your iOS before rebooting your device. The first generation Apple pencil connects to your iOS via the lightning connector, whereas the second generation Apple Pencil connects via the magnetic attachment on the side. Linking your Apple Pencil to your iOS ensures the requisite driver installation is complete during reboot.
3. Check if the Bluetooth connection is on
You can follow the steps below to ensure Bluetooth is active on your iPad.
Step 1: Tap on the Settings icon on your iPad before tapping on the Bluetooth icon.
Step 2: Navigate to the right side of the Bluetooth window and locate the Toggle button on the far right side of the Bluetooth windows.
Step 3: Tap on the Bluetooth toggle button to activate the Bluetooth connection on your iPad.
Step 4: Tap on the Bluetooth toggle button twice to restart the Bluetooth connection if you find it active on your device. Restarting the Bluetooth connection can help fix software glitches with an active Bluetooth connection.
Step 5: Ensure your Apple Pencil appears in the My devices section. Proceed to the next troubleshooting tip if the connection status for your Apple Pencil is Not Connected.
4. Pairing your Apple Pencil
You can follow the steps below to pair your Apple Pencil to your iPad.
Step 1: Tap on the Settings icon on your iPad before tapping on the Bluetooth option.
Step 2: Tap on the Bluetooth Toggle button to activate Bluetooth on your device.
Step 3: Remove the cap on a first-generation Apple pencil before plugging it into the lightning port.
Step 4: Use the magnetic feature to attach a second-generation Apple Pencil to the side of your iPad.
Step 5: Wait for the Bluetooth pairing dialog to pop up on your screen before tapping the Pair button for first-time pairing.
Step 6: Ensure the Apple Pencil connection appears in the active Bluetooth connection list.
5. Checking the battery level on your Apple Pencil
The Bluetooth connection for your Apple Pencil relies on the battery power inside the Apple pencil. The Apple Pencil requires a sufficient battery charge to work seamlessly. You can follow the steps below to check the battery level on your Apple Pencil.
Step 1: Tap the Settings icon on your iPad before tapping the Apple Pencil option.
Step 2: Locate the battery meter for your Apple Pencil at the top of the Apple pencil window.
Step 3: Ensure your Apple Pencil has sufficient charge or charge it by placing the first generation Pencil by removing the cap and placing it inside the connection port, and magnetically attaching the second generation Pencil next to the iPad.
You can use the USB power adapter for your Apple Pencil to charge it if you have problems with the conventional charging method.
6. Forgetting the Bluetooth connection for your Apple Pencil
Follow the steps below to forget the Bluetooth connection for your Apple Pencil.
Step 1: Tap on the Settings icon on your iPad before tapping the Bluetooth option.
Step 2: Locate your Apple Pencil under the My Devices section before tapping the (i) icon on the right side of your connection.
Step 3: Tap the Forget this device option before tapping Forget device option to complete the unsparing process.
Step 4: Proceed with (Troubleshooting tip 4) to repair your Apple Pencil.
7. Disconnecting other Bluetooth connections
Disconnecting other Bluetooth connections on your iPad helps resolve conflict issues from multiple connections running simultaneously. Disconnect other Bluetooth devices before checking if the Apple Pencil works seamlessly.
8. Checking the Apple Pencil tips
The Apple Pencil can fail to work seamlessly if the Pencil tip is loose. Check if the Pencil tip on your Apple Pencil is secure before screwing it back on. You can also try to remove the Apple Pencil tip before securing it back again to fix any faults with the Pencil sensitivity.
9. Resetting the Network Settings on your iPad
You can follow the steps below to reset the Network settings on your iPad device.
Step 1: Tap the Setting icon on your iPad before tapping the General option.
Step 2: Locate the Transfer or Reset iPad option before tapping on it.
Step 3: Tap the Reset option before tapping the Reset network settings option.
Closing
You can also take your Apple Pencil to an Apple dealer if there is physical damage to your device. Certified Apple dealers can fix or replace your Apple Pencil with a genuine Pencil replacement.
