The Apple Pencil is a wireless stylus for certain iPad models that lets you can take handwritten notes, sketch, draw, and paint, as well as control the iPad. Because it's wireless, you need to charge it occasionally. Show
There's no need for a charger or power hub though — you can conveniently charge an Apple Pencil using the iPad it's paired with. There are two versions of the Apple Pencil. They look and work differently, and are designed for different iPad models. For more information on how to differentiate Apple Pencil models, and which iPad models they work with, see our article "'How much is the Apple Pencil?': A breakdown of Apple's advanced iPad styluses, including their prices and which iPads each works with." Each Pencil uses a different method to charge. But no matter which Pencil you have, it charges quickly. You get about 30 minutes of charge in roughly 15 seconds, and the Pencil fully charges in about 15 minutes. Check out the products mentioned in this article:Apple Pencil (1st generation) (From $94.9.9 at Best Buy)Apple Pencil (2nd generation) (From $124.99 at Best Buy)iPad (From $329.99 at Best Buy)How to charge the original Apple PencilTo charge your first generation Apple Pencil, remove the cap from the end of the Pencil, revealing the Lightning connector. Then insert the Pencil into the Lightning port of your iPad. Insert the Pencil in your iPad's Lightning port for a few minutes to charge it up. Dave Johnson/Business InsiderIf you've plugged in your Pencil but it isn't charging, your charging port might be obstructed by debris. For help cleaning it, reference our article, "How to properly clean your iPhone's charging port when it won't charge." Alternately, you can plug an Apple Pencil into an ordinary Lightning cable using the Apple Pencil Charging Adapter that comes with the Pencil. You can also charge your Pencil with a Lightning cable using the small adapter that comes with the Pencil. Dave Johnson/Business InsiderHow to charge the Apple Pencil (Second Generation)To charge your second generation Apple Pencil, attach the Pencil's flat side to the right side of your iPad. The second generation Apple Pencil attaches magnetically to the right side of the iPad. ReutersIf it doesn't begin charging, make sure Bluetooth is turned on by pulling down the Control Center on your iPad, and ensuring the Bluetooth button is blue (or enable Bluetooth in your iPad's settings). Related coverage from How To Do Everything: Tech:
Dave Johnson Freelance Writer Dave Johnson is a technology journalist who writes about consumer tech and how the industry is transforming the speculative world of science fiction into modern-day real life. Dave grew up in New Jersey before entering the Air Force to operate satellites, teach space operations, and do space launch planning. He then spent eight years as a content lead on the Windows team at Microsoft. As a photographer, Dave has photographed wolves in their natural environment; he's also a scuba instructor and co-host of several podcasts. Dave is the author of more than two dozen books and has contributed to many sites and publications including CNET, Forbes, PC World, How To Geek, and Insider. Read more Read less Insider Inc. receives a commission when you buy through our links.  Apple offers two different generations of Apple Pencil, which are compatible with different iPads. As both are battery powered, they are inevitably going to run out of juice. Here’s how to charge and check the battery percentage of your Apple Pencil. Charging the first-generation Apple Pencil is not the most elegant affair. The first-generation Apple Pencil is compatible with all iPads that ship with a physical Home button and a Lightning port. If you need help identifying which Apple Pencil you own, know that the first-generation accessory is completely circular. It’s paired and charged in the same fashion. Take your Apple Pencil and remove the cap from the top of the stylus. You’ll now see a Lighting connector at the end of the Apple Pencil. Insert this connector into the Lightning port at the bottom of your iPad. You’ll hear a ding and the Apple Pencil will start charging. Keep the Apple Pencil plugged in; a full charge happens in around 15 to 30 minutes. We will guide you through how to see the battery percentage of an Apple Pencil at the end of the article. If you don’t like charging your Apple Pencil using your iPad (and it is quite an awkward affair), you can use the Lightning adapter that came in the box with your Apple Pencil. Connect your Apple Pencil to the adapter, then connect the adapter to a Lightning cable to charge your stylus. How to Charge Second-Generation Apple PencilApple improved the charging experience with the second-generation Pencil by leaps and bounds. The second-gen Apple Pencil is supported by newer iPad Pros and iPad Air. These iPads have flat edges and don’t have physical Home buttons. The second-generation Apple Pencil magnetically snaps to the side of the iPad, as it has a single flat edge (along with a programmable button). And that’s all you have to do to pair and charge your Apple Pencil. Put your Apple Pencil on top of your iPad (when in landscape), and you’ll see a banner telling you that the accessory is charging. You’ll see the battery percentage as well. As this is the way to store and carry around your Pencil with your iPad, your Apple Pencil will almost never be without charge. If this does happen, attaching it to the iPad will give you the required charge in just a couple of minutes. You’ll also get a notification when your Apple Pencil is running low on battery. How to See Your Apple Pencil Battery PercentageWhen you use a Pencil with your iPad, Apple automatically adds a Batteries widget to the Today View screen. You can swipe left to right on your iPad’s Home screen to bring up “Today View.” Here, swipe up to find the “Batteries” widget. You’ll see the battery levels of a connected Apple Pencil right here. If you can’t find the Batteries widget, you can add the widget in just a couple of seconds. Tap and hold an empty part of your Home screen to enter Jiggle Mode. RELATED: How to Add Widgets to Your iPad's Home Screen on iPadOS 14 Here, tap the “+” button in the top-left corner of the screen. From the widgets pop-up menu, choose the “Batteries” option. You’ll see the widget in three sizes. Use the Small or Large size if you want to see the battery percentage and then tap the “Add Widget” button. The widget will be added to the end of the Today View. You can move it wherever you want on that screen. Swipe up from the Home bar to save the widget layout. You can now see the battery percentage of your Apple Pencil at any time, no matter if it’s charging or not. One of the best things you can do with the Apple Pencil is to use it to take handwritten notes in the Notes app. Say goodbye to pen and paper, once and for all! RELATED: How to Take Handwritten Notes on Your iPad Using the Apple Pencil READ NEXT
How do I know if an Apple Pencil is charged?If you have Apple Pencil (2nd generation)
To check how much battery your Apple Pencil has left while you're using it, check the Today View on your iPad. Just swipe from left to right on the Home screen or Lock screen.
Does Apple Pencil light up when charging?The Apple Pencil doesn't have a physical charge indicator or LED light on its cylindrical body; instead, you can check its current battery life on your currently-paired iPad or iPad Pro.
How long does it take for Apple Pencil to recharge?Your Pencil will optimally charge at its fastest rate when connected directly to your iPad. From “flat”, full charge will usually take 10-20 minutes. A few seconds charging from the iPad will provide about 15 minutes of active use.
Why is the Apple Pencil not charging?The pencil can stop charging due to an issue on the iPad's software, the hardware of the pencil, or sometimes the iPad. Your Apple Pencil might not charge if you have the wrong generation pencil as well as it needs to be compatible with the iPad.
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