{"id":270208,"date":"2023-07-07T10:39:56","date_gmt":"2023-07-07T08:39:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.de\/?p=270208"},"modified":"2023-07-07T10:41:18","modified_gmt":"2023-07-07T08:41:18","slug":"apple-pencil-does-not-connect","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/tutorials\/mobile-tutorials\/apple-pencil-does-not-connect\/","title":{"rendered":"Apple Pencil does not connect &#8211; here&#8217;s how to solve the problem"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>iPads can be operated not only with the finger, but also with the Apple Pencil. This is a pen that is connected to the iPad via Bluetooth and enables particularly delicate work. It can be used to produce particularly thin lines, for example. The accessory is very popular, just like other cell phone pens. However, it doesn&#8217;t always work smoothly. Your Apple Pencil won&#8217;t connect to your iPad? Nothing works anymore? We&#8217;ll show you what that could be and how to solve the problem!<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-box-title\">Inhalt<\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/tutorials\/mobile-tutorials\/apple-pencil-does-not-connect\/#are-ipad-and-pencil-paired\" >Are iPad and Pencil paired?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/tutorials\/mobile-tutorials\/apple-pencil-does-not-connect\/#is-bluetooth-enabled-on-the-ipad\" >Is Bluetooth enabled on the iPad?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/tutorials\/mobile-tutorials\/apple-pencil-does-not-connect\/#is-the-apple-pencil-battery-charged\" >Is the Apple Pencil battery charged?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/tutorials\/mobile-tutorials\/apple-pencil-does-not-connect\/#apple-pencil-does-not-connect-%e2%80%93-other-suggested-solutions\" >Apple Pencil does not connect &#8211; other suggested solutions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/tutorials\/mobile-tutorials\/apple-pencil-does-not-connect\/#restart-ipad\" >Restart iPad<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/tutorials\/mobile-tutorials\/apple-pencil-does-not-connect\/#update-the-operating-system\" >Update the operating system<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/tutorials\/mobile-tutorials\/apple-pencil-does-not-connect\/#reset-apple-pencil\" >Reset Apple Pencil<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/tutorials\/mobile-tutorials\/apple-pencil-does-not-connect\/#test-with-another-ipad\" >Test with another iPad<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/tutorials\/mobile-tutorials\/apple-pencil-does-not-connect\/#summary-apple-pencil-does-not-connect\" >Summary: Apple Pencil does not connect<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"are-ipad-and-pencil-paired\"><\/span>Are iPad and Pencil paired?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Especially with a new Pencil, it often happens that it does not connect with the iPad. However, this does not represent an error in this situation &#8211; an important step in the installation process was merely skipped. The two devices must first be paired before they can connect automatically. To do this, you first have to activate Bluetooth on the iPad. Then, take off the Pencil&#8217;s cap and push its back end into the iPad&#8217;s Lightning port. After a few seconds, a dialog box appears. Here you have the option to pair both devices.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_269302\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-269302\" style=\"width: 770px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Apple-Pencil-und-iPad-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-269302\" src=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Apple-Pencil-und-iPad-780x521.jpg\" alt=\"Apple Pencil won't connect\" width=\"780\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Apple-Pencil-und-iPad-780x521.jpg 780w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Apple-Pencil-und-iPad-390x260.jpg 390w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Apple-Pencil-und-iPad-220x147.jpg 220w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Apple-Pencil-und-iPad-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Apple-Pencil-und-iPad-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Apple-Pencil-und-iPad-1320x881.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-269302\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Not every Apple Pencil is compatible with every iPad<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It&#8217;s also important to note here whether you&#8217;re using a 1st or 2nd generation Apple Pencil. Not every Pencil is compatible with every iPad.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-bluetooth-enabled-on-the-ipad\"><\/span>Is Bluetooth enabled on the iPad?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>But even after that, there are some conditions that need to be met in order for the two devices to connect automatically. The most important condition: Bluetooth must be enabled. Since Pencil and iPad communicate via Bluetooth, no connection can be established without the corresponding signals. Therefore, if your Apple Pencil does not connect to your iPad, you should check if Bluetooth is enabled.<\/p><div class=\"losgehts-inhalt losgehts-entity-placement\" style=\"text-align: center;\" id=\"losgehts-100249049\"><div class=\"losgehts-adlabel\">Anzeige<\/div><div id=\"losgehts-2841222800\"><a data-bid=\"1\" data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.de\/linkout\/397415\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" class=\"notrack\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"LC-Power_300x250\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LC-Power_300x250.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LC-Power_300x250.jpg 300w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LC-Power_300x250-220x183.jpg 220w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-the-apple-pencil-battery-charged\"><\/span>Is the Apple Pencil battery charged?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Is Bluetooth connectivity ensured and yet the Apple Pencil is not connecting to your iPad? It is possible that its battery is not sufficiently charged. You can check this by docking it to the Lightning port or the side of the iPad and going to the battery widget. This will tell you the current battery level. If the battery is empty, the pen is charged directly via the iPad. After a few minutes, it should be ready for use again.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"apple-pencil-does-not-connect-%e2%80%93-other-suggested-solutions\"><\/span>Apple Pencil does not connect &#8211; other suggested solutions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If it&#8217;s not the battery either, some of the following tips and tricks may help get your Apple Pencil working again.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_269311\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-269311\" style=\"width: 770px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Apple-Pencil-2-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-269311\" src=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Apple-Pencil-2-780x514.jpg\" alt=\"Apple Pencil\" width=\"780\" height=\"514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Apple-Pencil-2-780x514.jpg 780w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Apple-Pencil-2-390x257.jpg 390w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Apple-Pencil-2-220x145.jpg 220w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Apple-Pencil-2-1536x1013.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Apple-Pencil-2-2048x1351.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Apple-Pencil-2-1320x871.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-269311\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">There are many possible causes for the Apple Pencil not connecting to the iPad<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"restart-ipad\"><\/span>Restart iPad<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Probably the most commonly heard advice in the tech industry: turn the device off and then back on. Many problems can be solved in this way &#8211; without knowing what they are due to in each individual case. Since the procedure is very simple, we can only advise you to restart your iPad. Experience has also shown that connection problems with the Apple Pencil can be solved well in this way.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"update-the-operating-system\"><\/span>Update the operating system<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It is also possible that the connection problem is due to the fact that your iPad does not have the latest operating system installed. So check which iOS version you are using and update it if necessary.<\/p><div class=\"losgehts-inhalt losgehts-entity-placement\" style=\"text-align: center;\" id=\"losgehts-3535042285\"><div class=\"losgehts-adlabel\">Anzeige<\/div><script type=\"text\/plain\" data-tcf=\"waiting-for-consent\" data-id=\"405718\" data-bid=\"1\">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<\/script><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"reset-apple-pencil\"><\/span>Reset Apple Pencil<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In some cases, the Apple Pencil is definitely recognized but cannot be used. In this case, the Pencil will be listed as a connected device in the Bluetooth settings. Press <strong>ignore<\/strong> here and then set up the pencil again. In many cases, it connects to the iPad without any problems afterwards.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"test-with-another-ipad\"><\/span>Test with another iPad<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If all this doesn&#8217;t help, the problem might be in the iPad. To check this, connect the Apple Pencil to another iPad. If everything works fine here, your iPad is the cause of the problem. If the Apple Pencil does not connect to the other iPad, it is the source of the problem. The tip of the pen is probably defective. You can have this replaced.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_269304\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-269304\" style=\"width: 770px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Pencil-iPad-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-269304\" src=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Pencil-iPad-780x520.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Pencil-iPad-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Pencil-iPad-390x260.jpg 390w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Pencil-iPad-220x147.jpg 220w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Pencil-iPad-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Pencil-iPad-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Pencil-iPad-1320x880.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-269304\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">If the pencil works with another iPad, the problem is with the iPad. If it doesn&#8217;t work even then, the stylus is defective. Usually the tip needs to be replaced.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"summary-apple-pencil-does-not-connect\"><\/span>Summary: Apple Pencil does not connect<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In conclusion, there are numerous causes for an Apple Pencil not connecting. It may not have been paired with the iPad yet, perhaps Bluetooth is turned off or the battery is dead. In some cases, the problem can also be solved by restarting the iPad or updating the operating system. Once you&#8217;ve ruled out all of these possibilities, you should test to see if the stylus works with another iPad. If it doesn&#8217;t, the tip of the Pencil is probably defective. You can have it replaced.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>iPads can be operated not only with the finger, but also with the Apple Pencil. This is a pen that is connected to the iPad via Bluetooth and enables particularly delicate work. It can be used to produce particularly thin lines, for example. The accessory is very popular, just like other cell phone pens. However, &#8230; <a title=\"Apple Pencil does not connect &#8211; here&#8217;s how to solve the problem\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/tutorials\/mobile-tutorials\/apple-pencil-does-not-connect\/\" aria-label=\"Mehr Informationen \u00fcber Apple Pencil does not connect &#8211; here&#8217;s how to solve the problem\">Weiterlesen &#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":198,"featured_media":269300,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[46369],"tags":[77666,84378],"class_list":["post-270208","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mobile-tutorials","tag-apple","tag-ipad","infinite-scroll-item"],"acf":[],"lang":"en","translations":{"en":270208,"de":269294},"pll_sync_post":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/270208","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/198"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=270208"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/270208\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/269300"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=270208"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=270208"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=270208"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}