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Can I charge my Apple Pencil on my iPhone?

As an Apple user, I have often wondered if I can charge my Apple Pencil on my iPhone. I have been frustrated by the lack of clarity on this issue and have spent hours researching and testing different options. In this blog post, I will share the results of my research and testing so you can learn from my experience.

It is possible to charge the Apple Pencil 1 by plugging it into the iPhone. However, you will not be able to connect the Apple Pencil 1 to the iPhone or see the Apple Pencil’s battery percentage on the iPhone.

You can also charge the Apple Pencil 1 by plugging it into the iPad or using an adapter allowing you to charge it using a lightning cable.

You cannot charge the Apple Pencil 2 with the iPhone. You can only charge the Apple Pencil 2 by attaching it to the side of the newer iPads that have the magnetic charging dock for the Apple Pencil 2. You also cannot connect the Apple Pencil 2 to the iPhone via Bluetooth.

Ultimately, the Apple Pencil is designed to be used with the iPad.

Since the Apple Pencil is able to be charged very quickly, in practice it is not such an issue if your iPad is low on power.

With only 15 seconds of charge the Apple Pencil will last for 30 minutes.

Key Takeaways
Apple Pencil 1 can be charged by plugging it into the iPad or using an adapter.
Apple Pencil 1 can be charged by plugging it into the iPhone but cannot be connected to the iPhone or view the battery percentage.
Apple Pencil 2 can only be charged by attaching it to the side of compatible iPads.
With only 15 seconds of charge, the Apple Pencil will last for 30 minutes.
To prevent the Apple Pencil from running out of battery, attach it to the side of the iPad if you have an Apple Pencil 2 or connect it to the iPad at least every few days if you have an Apple Pencil 1.

Can I charge the Apple Pencil 1 on my iPhone?

If your iPad is low on power and you need to charge your Apple Pencil, you might consider charging it using it with the iPhone.

It is possible to charge the Apple Pencil 1 using the iPhone since you can charge the pencil via the lightning port. However, you will not be able to connect the pencil to the iPhone or see the battery percentage.

Read more: can I use Apple Pencil on a Macbook trackpad?

You cannot charge the Apple Pencil 2 using the iPhone. You can only charge the Apple Pencil 2 by connecting it to the side of one of the newer iPads designed to work with the apple pencil.

If your iPad is low on power and you need to charge the Apple Pencil 2, it is possible to only charge it for 15 seconds so that you can use the pencil for 30 minutes.

Also, 15 minutes of charge is enough to charge the Apple Pencil to 100% which gives 12 hours of battery life with a new Apple Pencil.

Read more: does Apple Pencil work with iPhone?

How do I know when my Apple Pencil is charged on my iPhone?

You cannot check the battery of the Apple Pencil with the iPhone. The Apple Pencil will only connect to the iPad. To check the battery of the Apple Pencil, you can do so by attaching it to the iPad or by looking in the settings of the Apple Pencil on the iPad.

Apple Pencil
Apple Pencil

Can you charge an Apple Pencil without an iPad?

It is not possible to charge the Apple Pencil 2 without the use of an iPad. However, the Apple Pencil 1 can be charged using a lightning cable with an adapter or by plugging the pencil into the lightning port on the iPad.

Something very important to be aware of is that it is important not to allow the battery to be at 0% charge for too long.

The reason for this is that many users have reported their Apple Pencil batteries dying when left at 0% for more than a few days.

In practice, this should be very easy with the Apple Pencil 2 because you can just leave it attached to the iPad, so it will rarely be able to get close to 0% unless your iPad goes to 0%.

How to charge an Apple Pencil?

To charge an Apple Pencil 1 or 2, you can connect it to an iPad. Alternatively, you can charge the Apple Pencil 1 by using a lightning cable and an adapter designed for the Apple Pencil 1.

Preventing your Apple Pencil from running out of battery

As mentioned above, it is important to avoid allowing your Apple Pencil to be at 0% charge for too long. As a result, it is important to regularly charge the Apple Pencil.

The easiest way to do this with the Apple Pencil 2 is to just leave it attached to the side of the iPad when not in use.

It is very common for people to worry about having their Apple Pencils attached to the iPad all the time. However, this is not an issue because the circuitry is designed not to continue charging the pencil beyond 100%.

While the battery will lose some of its capacity over time, it is not such an issue because the battery can last for 12 hours.

So, even if it were to lose 50% of its capacity, you would still be able to expect it to work for about 6 hours on a single charge.

To keep the Apple Pencil 1 charged, it would help to remember to connect it to the iPad at a certain time each few days.

If you use the Apple Pencil 1 regularly, it should not be necessary for you to remind yourself to charge it since you will be needing to charge it anyway.

Pros

  1. It is possible to charge the Apple Pencil 1 by plugging it into the iPhone.
  2. The Apple Pencil can be charged very quickly, in only 15 seconds.
  3. 15 minutes of charge is enough to charge the Apple Pencil to 100% which gives 12 hours of battery life with a new Apple Pencil.

Cons

  • You cannot connect the Apple Pencil 1 to the iPhone or see the Apple Pencil’s battery percentage on the iPhone.
  • You cannot charge the Apple Pencil 2 with the iPhone.
  • It is important not to allow the battery to be at 0% charge for too long, as many users have reported their Apple Pencil batteries dying when left at 0% for more than a few days.