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Pair and charge Apple Pencil (2nd generation) with iPad
You can attach Apple Pencil (2nd generation) to the magnetic connector on the right side of your compatible iPad to pair and charge it.
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Pair Apple Pencil (2nd generation) with iPad
Attach Apple Pencil to the magnetic connector on the right side of your iPad.
Charge Apple Pencil (2nd generation)
Make sure that Bluetooth® is turned on in Settings
> Bluetooth.
Attach Apple Pencil to the magnetic connector on the right side of your iPad.
Check the battery level of Apple Pencil
Do any of the following:
Check the Batteries widget. See Add, edit, and remove widgets on iPad.
Go to Settings
> Apple Pencil.