How to connect the Apple Pencil 2 to a compatible iPad
The second generation of Apple Pencil, Apple Pencil 2 looks quite sleek and has a new mode of connectivity compared to its predecessor. The first gen Apple Pencil makes use of a “wired pairing and charging mechanism” while the Apple Pencil 2 employs something sources consider futuristic and it’s magnetic. Meanwhile, this article will be showing how you can connect the Apple Pencil 2 to a compatible iPad.
You can connect the Apple Pencil 2 to which iPad
Stress on the word “compatible” because you can only connect the Apple Pencil 2 to specific iPads. The iPads compatible with the first gen Apple Pencil aren’t compatible with Apple Pencil 2 so you should be careful when trying to purchase the devices. Here’s a list of iPads that you can connect the Apple Pencil 2 to:
- iPad Mini 6
- iPad Air 4
- iPad Air 5
- iPad Pro 11-inch 1
- iPad Pro 11-inch 2
- iPad Pro 11-inch 3
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch 3
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch 4
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch 5
Back to the connection process, you could follow these steps to connect the Apple Pencil 2 to any of the aforementioned iPads.
- Firstly, enable Bluetooth from your Settings section or Control Center on your iPad.
- Place the Apple Pencil 2 on the right side of the iPad after which it magnets to it
- After the Pencil sticks to the iPad, an Apple Pencil banner appears on your screen and it will flicker for a second signifying pairing.
- The banner stops flickering and it’s now stable showing the Pencil has successfully connected
- You will notice the percentage of the Pencil in the banner and if you want to charge, you can follow the same attachment process.
It is worth noting that the Apple Pencil 2 ditches the smart stylus for a magnet technology that is useful in both charging and connecting. The new method of usage is quite convenient and sleek.