How to Charge An Apple Pencil?

No matter which generation of iPad you have, the Apple Pencil is a great piece of equipment that can help you do a lot more work and be more creative.

But figuring out how to charge your Apple Pencil can be surprisingly hard and confusing, so we’ve put together a quick guide for you right here.

How to Charge a Second-Gen Apple Pencil

A few years ago, Apple updated its Pencil with some new features and a much-needed new way to charge. That just means it’s easy:

Ensure your compatible iPad has Bluetooth turned on
Place the Apple Pencil on the side of your iPad, below the volume buttons
It’ll magnetize in place and start charging.

That’s it – your iPad should register that the Pencil is there and charge it wirelessly.

How to Charge a First-Gen Apple Pencil

The first-generation Apple Pencil isn’t as sleek, which is one of the main reasons Apple updated it.

Things aren’t as exciting without wireless charging.

Remove the cap on the end of the Apple Pencil
Plug the exposed Lighting connector into your iPad
Alternatively, use the included adapter to connect a wired charger

How Long Does It Take to Charge an Apple Pencil?

Apple Pencils charge up quickly. A full charge takes about 30 minutes, but quick charging means that you don’t even have to wait that long.

You can get 30 minutes of work from just 15 seconds on the charger, which is a great return.

Read More: How to Connect AirPods to MAC?

What iPads Can Wireless Charge an Apple Pencil?

If you have a second-generation Apple Pencil and want to know which iPad models can wirelessly charge it, the list is below.

iPad mini (6th generation)
iPad Air (4th generation and later)
iPad Pro 11-inch
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation and later)

So, if your iPad isn’t on the list, don’t expect wireless charging!

Wrap Up

It’s easy to charge up your stylus. But it’s always good to learn something new. You might have forgotten that you could connect your brick to the adapter and use it to charge your Apple Pencil.