Overview

• Apple currently offers four models: 1st generation with Lightning, 2nd generation with magnetic wireless charging, a USB‑C version, and the Apple Pencil Pro.
• Pairing varies by model, with 1st generation plugging into Lightning, the USB‑C version connecting by cable on iPadOS 17.1 or later, and 2nd generation and Pro attaching magnetically with an on‑screen Connect prompt.
• Apple Pencil Pro features require iPadOS 17.5 or newer on recent iPads such as iPad Pro 7th generation, iPad Air 6th generation, and iPad mini 7th generation to enable squeeze, hover, barrel‑roll, and haptic feedback.
• Battery status can be checked via the Batteries widget or attachment pop‑ups, and a quick 15‑second charge can provide roughly 30 minutes of use according to the guide.
• Troubleshooting steps include enabling Bluetooth, charging the Pencil, removing cases that block the magnetic connector, forgetting and re‑pairing, and restarting the iPad, with iPad 10th generation requiring a USB‑C–to‑Lightning adapter for 1st‑generation pairing.