Connect Apple Pencil 1 to an unsupported iPad Air or iPad Pro
While you can’t officially, there’s a trick to connecting the first-gen Apple Pencil to an unsupported iPad.
there is apple Two models of Apple Pencilone is compatible with models with a Lightning connection, one connection is no longer used in the iPad series, and another is compatible with most iPads with a USB-C connection. Every Apple Pencil model is compatible with select iPad models, so in theory the Apple Pencil 1 cannot be connected to an iPad Air or a newer iPad Pro. Something that can decide which iPad model to buy.
And we say in theory because yes There is a possibility to use Apple Pencil 1 on an unsupported iPad. This can be a great solution if we already have this model of Apple Pencil and have purchased a newer iPad that is only compatible with Apple Pencil 2.
- iPad models compatible with Apple Pencil 1
- iPad models compatible with Apple Pencil 2
- Connecting Apple Pencil 1 to an unsupported iPad
First and second generation Apple Pencil compatible with different iPad models
iPad models compatible with Apple Pencil 1
First-generation Apple Pencil is compatible with iPads with Lightning connectivity
Apple Pencil 1 syncs by plugging the device into the iPad’s Lightning connector, so it’s theoretically only compatible with later iPads.
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation)
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st generation)
- 10.5-inch iPad Pro
- 9.7 inch iPad Pro
- iPad Air (3rd generation)
- iPad (10th generation)
- iPad (9th generation)
- iPad (8th generation)
- iPad (7th generation)
- iPad (6th generation)
- iPad mini (5th generation)
iPad models compatible with Apple Pencil 2
Apple Pencil 2 is compatible with most USB-C enabled iPads
Apple Pencil 2 has no physical connection and pairs wirelessly by placing it on the right side of compatible iPads.
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation)
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation)
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation)
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation)
- iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation)
- iPad Pro 11 inch (3rd generation)
- iPad Pro 11 inch (2nd generation)
- iPad Pro 11 inch (1st generation)
- iPad Air (5th generation)
- iPad Air (4th generation)
- iPad mini (6th generation)
Connecting Apple Pencil 1 to an unsupported iPad
In theory, First-gen Apple Pencil can’t connect to newer iPads Devices with USB-C connectivity other than iPad 2022. The trick that allows us to use the Apple Pencil 1 with any incompatible iPad and we will explain the steps to achieve this.
The Apple Pencil connects to the iPad via Bluetooth, so it should be easy to connect. But, iPads compatible with Apple Pencil 2 “ignore” Apple Pencil 1 connectionso we have to follow these steps:
- Download the LightBlue app on the iPad where you want to connect the Apple Pencil 1.
- If Apple Pencil 1 is paired with an iPad, you must unpair it.
- Go to Settings > Bluetooth > Tap the “i” in Apple Pencil > Forget Device.
- Using a USB-C cable, connect Apple Pencil 1 to iPad using the adapter that came in the box.
- Enter the LightBlue app and select the Apple Pencil to appear in the list.
- Enter 1234 when prompted for the password.
- Done, the Apple Pencil 1 will already be connected to the iPad even if it’s not theoretically compatible.
With this app you can connect Apple Pencil 1 to an incompatible iPad.
This is a very interesting option for many users who have switched from iPad and have the first generation Apple Pencil. HE Apple Pencil 1 can be used with the latest iPad Air and iPad Pro by following these steps
Source: i Padizate
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