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There are many benefits to knowing how to charge Apple Pencil. For one, it can lengthen the battery life of your Pencil. Additionally, it can help you avoid potential damage to your Pencil or your device. Finally, it can simply be a good skill in your toolkit.
Does Apple Pencil Need to Charge?
Yes. Yes, unlike Microsoft’s Surface Pen or other styluses that require replaceable batteries. Both the first- and second-generation Apple Pencils have built-in rechargeable batteries.
The good news about the Apple Pencil is that it has a 12-hour battery life, so you don’t need to charge it as often.
Keep the second-generation Apple Pencil where you can reach when it isn’t being used. It will be charged every time you need it.
How to Charge Apple Pencil
Remove the cap from your Apple Pencil to charge the first-generation Apple Pencil. This will reveal the Lightning connector. Next, insert the Pencil in the Lightning port on your iPad.
If you plug in your Pencil, your charging port may be blocked, but it doesn’t charge. You can clean it by reading our article “How to clean the charging port on your iPhone when it doesn’t charge.”
Alternately you can use the Apple Pencil Charging Adapter to plug your Apple Pencil into an ordinary Lightning Cable.
How to Charge Second-Generation Apple Pencil
Apple has made charging with the second-generation Pencil much easier. Newer iPad Pros and iPad Air support the second-generation Apple Pencil. These iPads are flat-edged and do not have physical Home buttons.
Magnetically, the second-generation Apple Pencil snaps to your iPad’s side. It has a single flat edge and a programmable button. That’s it! You can pair and charge your Apple Pencil in seconds.
Place your Apple Pencil (when your iPad is in landscape) on top of your iPad, and you will see a banner indicating that your accessory is charging. The battery percentage will also be displayed.
Why Won’t My Apple Pencil Charge On My iPad?
Only the second-generation Apple Pencil supports wireless charging if attached to an iPad’s top. The following iPad models support wireless charging.
- iPad Air (4th generation)
- iPad Pro 12.9 inch (3rd and fourth-generation)
- iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation and 2nd generation).
The charging process will not start if you place the second-generation Apple Pencil over an iPad that is not on the list.
Wireless charging a first-generation Apple Pencil using one of these iPad models will not work because the Apple Pencil model does not support wireless charging.
If your second-generation Apple Pencil is still not charging, place it on top of your iPad next to the volume and power buttons. Make sure Bluetooth is turned on. Ensure that your iPad is on, charged, or plugged into power. If the iPad isn’t powered up, an Apple Pencil will not charge.
How Long Does It Take to Charge an Apple Pencil?
Although charging an Apple Pencil takes around 30 minutes, you don’t have to wait for it to reach 100 percent before you can use it. You will get approximately 30 minutes of power after just 15 seconds of charging. The charging process can be stopped at any moment.
How Can I Charge My Apple Pencil Without a Charger?
The first and second-generation Apple Pencils do not require a charger to charge their batteries.
You can wirelessly charge your second-generation Apple Pencil, as shown above, by placing it on top of a compatible iPad. To get more power, the original Apple Pencil can be plugged into the Lightning port.
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FAQ
How do you connect Apple Pencil to iPad?
To connect Apple Pencil with iPad, either plug your Apple Pencil in to your iPad’s Lightning port, tap Pair or attach the Pencil on the side of the iPad and click Connect.
What iPads are compatible with Apple Pencil?
Different iPads may be compatible depending on which Apple Pencil generation you have. To find out which Pencils are compatible with iPads, visit Apple’s official Apple Pencil compatibility webpage.
How do I know if Apple Pencil is charging?
Open Settings and select Apple Pencil. You’ll find a battery icon next to the Apple Pencil symbol at the top. Your Apple Pencil will charge if the battery icon is green and has a lightning bolt symbol. It is not charging if it is gray without the symbol.
Conclusion
Although many people believe that the apple pencil is only used for drawing and taking notes, it can be used for much more. The apple pencil can be used to charge your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. This is a great feature for always on the go and needs to keep their devices charged.