Apple Pencil not pairing with iPad

Alicestro · 2026-10-12T16:21:00+00:00

My eye pencil has stopped working. Not the tip, but the pencil it just will not pair with my iPad.. does this happen often and should I just go ahead and replace the pencil. I hate to spend the money if it’s not going to correct the problem.

2 replies

WheelieNick

Level 9 (74,110 points)

Oct 14, 2026 10:34 AM in response to Alicestro

Hi there

Please try this

How to Fix an Apple Pencil That Won't Pair

Charge the Pencil: If the internal battery is completely drained, the pencil may not respond or show up in Bluetooth. Leave a 2nd Gen/Pro model magnetically attached to the side of the iPad, or plug a 1st Gen/USB-C model in for at least 10 to 15 minutes before trying again.
Remove and Re-Pair (Forget Device):

1. Open your iPad Settings and tap Bluetooth.
2. Find your Apple Pencil under My Devices and tap the info (i) icon next to it.
3. Select Forget This Device.
4. Turn Bluetooth off and back on, then re-attach or plug in your Apple Pencil to trigger the Pairprompt.

Restart Your iPad: A quick system reboot clears out temporary background software glitches that block accessory communication.
Remove Thick Cases: If you use a heavy-duty or thick magnetic case, it can block the 2nd Gen or Pro pencil from making a clean connection to the side of the iPad.

Alicestro Author

Level 1 (8 points)

Oct 14, 2026 10:45 AM in response to WheelieNick

Thank you for that, but I’ve tried all of those things several times over the last couple of weeks. I thought maybe there was another magic trick. Or if the pencil simply needs to be replaced.