As an Apple Pencil owner, I know how frustrating it can be when your pen isn’t working. After doing some research and testing, I’m here to share how I solved my issue and other solutions I discovered. In this blog post, I’ll be talking about how to wake up your Apple Pencil and get it back in action!
To wake up the Apple Pencil, you simply need to pick it up. If it does not wake up, you might need to charge it, reconnect it to the iPad, replace the tip, turn off airplane mode, or the battery might have died.
The Apple Pencil goes into a low power mode when not in use. When you move the pencil again, the pencil is meant to quickly reconnect to the iPad and be ready for use again.
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| To wake up the Apple Pencil, move it and it will reconnect to the iPad. |
| If the Apple Pencil does not connect, it might need charging, reconnecting to the iPad’s Bluetooth, replacing the tip, turning off airplane mode, or the battery might have died. |
| If the Apple Pencil does not work on certain apps, it might not be supported by the app or require a setting to be changed. |
| If the Apple Pencil occasionally disconnects, it might need to be charged more or the tip may need to be replaced. |
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How do I wake up the Apple Pencil?
Once you have paired the Apple Pencil with the iPad, all you need to do to wake it up is to move the pencil. When you move the pencil, it will reconnect to the iPad and be ready for use.
If your Apple Pencil does not automatically connect to the iPad, the pencil might need charging, reconnecting to the iPad’s BlueTooth, you might need to replace the tip, or you might need to turn off airplane mode on the iPad.
However, if you cannot even get the Apple Pencil to charge, it would be likely that the battery has died. This would be more likely if you have allowed the Apple Pencil to be at 0% charge for more than a few days.
This is because a number of users have reported that their Apple Pencils have died after being at 0% charge for more than a few days.
Read more: Can I use Apple Pencil on a Windows Laptop?
Why is my Apple Pencil not connected?
If your Apple Pencil is not connected to the iPad, it might be because the iPad’s Bluetooth is not turned on, the iPad is in airplane mode, the Apple Pencil needs charging, the tip of the pencil needs to be replaced or the battery might have died.
Read more: how often do you need to charge the Apple Pencil?
Why is my Apple Pencil unresponsive?
If your Apple Pencil will not connect to the iPad and the iPad’s Bluetooth is working fine for other devices, it would be likely that the battery has died on your Apple Pencil. If you allowed the battery to be at 0% charge for more than a few days, it would be likely to be the reason why your battery has died.
It could also be the result of dropping the pencil, getting it wet, or just bad luck. In this case, if the pencil is still in warranty, you could try and see if you can get it replaced otherwise your only option will be to buy a new one.
If your Apple Pencil connects to the iPad but does not work, it could be that the tip is broken and it would help to try replacing the tip.
However, it could also be the case that the pencil is damaged. It would also help to make sure that you are using the correct Apple Pencil for the iPad.
The Apple Pencil 2 will only work on the iPads that have been designed to be used with the Apple Pencil 2 and the Apple Pencil 1 will only work with iPads that have been designed to work with the Apple Pencil 1.
If your Apple Pencil does not work on certain apps, it might be the case that the apps you are trying to use it on does not support the Apple Pencil. It might also be the case that you need to modify a setting in the app to allow it to work with the Apple Pencil.
If your Apple Pencil occasionally disconnects, it might be the case that you have a faulty Apple Pencil, you need to charge it more or that the pencil tip needs to be replaced.
Pros
- The Apple Pencil is easy to wake up when not in use, simply pick it up to reconnect it to the iPad.
- The Apple Pencil can be used to draw, write and take notes on compatible apps.
- The Apple Pencil is designed to be comfortable and easy to use.
- The Apple Pencil has a long battery life.
Cons
- The Apple Pencil can be expensive.
- The Apple Pencil is only compatible with certain iPads.
- The Apple Pencil may not work on certain apps.
- The Apple Pencil may need to be replaced if the battery dies.
