As an Apple Pencil user, I have been frustrated trying to find my Apple Pencil. I’ve spent hours searching through drawers and shelves, only to come up empty-handed. After doing some research and testing, I’m here to share with you how I solved my Apple Pencil conundrum and some other solutions I discovered along the way. In this blog post, I will explain how to find your Apple Pencil so you can enjoy its full range of features.
If you can connect to the Apple Pencil via bluetooth, the pencil will be somewhere nearby and you can use the Bluetooth finder app to track down the exact location of the pencil. If you cannot connect to the pencil via Bluetooth, your only option will be to trace back your steps and to consider where you last used the pencil.
Finding the Apple Pencil when you have lost it can be tricky. However, there are some options available to you. There are also a number of things you can do in order to avoid losing the pencil in the future.
| Key Takeaways |
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| Use Bluetooth finder app to trace the pencil’s location |
| Search for the pencil in the last place you used it |
| Consider usual locations and check spots with pets nearby |
| It is harder to locate the pencil when the battery has died |
| Keep the pencil attached to the iPad and always charged |
| No “Find my pencil” feature available for Apple Pencil |
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How to find Apple Pencil
Below are options you have that can help you in finding the Apple Pencil.
See if the pencil is connected to Bluetooth
If your pencil is connected to Bluetooth, it will be the case that your pencil is somewhere nearby and you will just have to keep searching around until you find it.
Use the Bluetooth finder app
If you are able to connect via Bluetooth, you can also use the Bluetooth finder app which allows you to see the strength of the connection you have with the Apple Pencil.
By using the app, you can walk around and see if the strength of the connection gets weaker or smaller. By walking in the direction that makes the connection stronger, you will be getting nearer to the pencil.
Go to locations where you might have used it
If you go back to locations where you last used the Apple pencil with your iPad, you might find that the pencil connects to the iPad’s Bluetooth. If this happens, you will know that the pencil is somewhere nearby.
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How to find a dead Apple Pencil
If you cannot connect to the Apple Pencil via Bluetooth or the battery has died, it will be a lot harder for you to find the pencil. In this case, the only option you will have available to you will be to trace back your steps.
Try to remember where you last used the pencil
It would help to try to remind yourself of where you last used the pencil. If you know that you last used the pencil in a certain room, you can search the room by starting in a certain location in the room and then working your way around the room.
It would help to look underneath things such as chairs, cushions, mattresses, and beds since the pencil might have fallen underneath.
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Consider where you normally use the pencil
It would also help to consider where you most frequently use the Apple Pencil since that is the most likely location, if you cannot remember where you last used it.
Consider if you have pets
If you have a dog, it might be the case that your dog ate the pencil or that your dog picked up the pencil and took it elsewhere. In this case, it would help to look at spots where your dog tends to go since the pencil might be there.
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Consider how long it has been since you have last used the Apple Pencil
Many users have reported their Apple Pencils dying because they were left at 0% charge for too long. If your Apple Pencil has been at 0% charge for longer than a week and you cannot find the Apple Pencil through Bluetooth, it could be the case that the battery has actually died.
How to find an Apple Pencil if not connected
If your Apple pencil is not connected to the iPad, it might be because the pencil is not in range of the iPad. It would help to go to spots where you have used the pencil recently and to see if your pencil does appear on the bluetooth.
If your pencil will not appear on the bluetooth, it could be the case that the pencil was stolen. However, it could also be the case that your pencil’s battery is at 0% or that your pencil is actually in another location that you have not looked at.
If it does seem likely that the pencil is nearby, but you just cannot connect to it through the iPad, then your only option will be to search using traditional methods as mentioned above.
How to avoid losing the Apple Pencil
In order to avoid losing the pencil in the future, there are some things that you can do.
Keep your pencil attached to the iPad
If you have the 2nd generation Apple Pencil, it is easy for you to keep the pencil connected to the side of the iPad. If you keep the pencil connected to the side of the iPad, you will not have to worry about losing it because it will always be with the iPad.
Often, people worry about having their Apple Pencil 2 attached to the iPad most of the time because they don’t want the battery degrading due to being fully charged all the time.
However, the Apple Pencil 2 is designed to be connected to the iPad most of the time. Also, because the Apple Pencil 2 can last for 12 hours from full charge, so it is not such an issue if the battery does degrade slightly since the battery will still be able to last for a long time.
If you have an Apple Pencil 1, then it would help to have a spot where you keep your pencil so that you don’t have to try to remember where you put it last.
Avoid putting your pencil down when you are not using it
It would also help to avoid putting the pencil down in places such as the table, bed or on your lap when you are not using it. This is because your pencil might fall or you might forget where you put it.
Instead, it would help to just put the pencil on the side of the iPad each time you are finished using it or to put it in a certain spot if it is the 1st gen pencil.
Ensure that your pencil is always charged
It would also help to ensure that your pencil is always charged above 15%. By doing so, you will always be able to find the pencil relatively easily because it will be connected to your iPad and you can use the Bluetooth finder app to find it.
There is also a very important reason to make sure that your apple pencil always has some charge. 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.
Does Apple Pencil have find my pencil?
Unfortunately, the Apple Pencil does not have a find my pencil feature as of Jan 2022. The only option for you is to ensure that your Apple Pencil always has enough charge so that it can stay connected to the iPad or to always ensure that your pencil is attached to the side of the iPad.
Pros and Cons of Finding an Apple Pencil
Pros
- The Bluetooth finder app can be helpful in finding a lost Apple Pencil.
- The Apple Pencil 2 is designed to be connected to the iPad most of the time, so you don’t have to worry about the battery degrading.
- Keeping the Apple Pencil attached to the iPad can help you avoid losing it in the future.
- Having some charge in the Apple Pencil can make it easier to find it if it gets lost.
Cons
- If the battery has died, it will be more difficult to find the pencil.
- The Apple Pencil does not have a “Find My Pencil” feature.
- The Apple Pencil 1 does not attach to the iPad, so it can be easy to lose.
