How to connect apple pencil to ipad air 4th generation

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List of iPads that supports the Apple Pencil 2
Connect the Apple Pencil 2 to a compatible iPad
Apple Pencil (2nd generation)
How do you connect your Apple Pencil 2?
How do you charge your Apple Pencil 2?
How do you use your Apple Pencil 2 in Notes?
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Does 4th generation iPad air work with Apple Pencil?
Why isn't my Apple Pencil connecting to my iPad Air?

Here's a detailed, step-by-step tutorial on how to effortlessly connect the Apple Pencil 2 to your compatible Apple iPad model.

The 2nd generation Apple Pencil is suitable for the following models:

iPad Pro 11 inches (2021/2020/2018)
iPad Pro 12.9 inches (2021/2020/2018)
iPad Air (2022/2020)
iPad Mini 6

Note: the Apple Pencil 2 isn't suitable for the iPad (2018/2019/2020/2021), iPad Mini (2/3/4/5), and iPad Pro (2017) .

How do you connect your Apple Pencil 2?

Connecting the Apple Pencil 2 to your iPad is easy. Is the Apple Pencil paired? Your stylus will remain paired until you restart your iPad, until you turn on Airplane mode, or until you pair it with another iPad. You can connect the Apple Pencil again like described below.

Place the Apple Pencil on the magnetic connector on the side of the your iPad.
A screen will now open asking if you want to connect the Apple Pencil to the iPad. Click 'Connect'. The stylus is now connected.

How do you charge your Apple Pencil 2?

Is your Pencil empty? This is how you can recharge it:

Go to 'Settings' and enable Bluetooth.
You can place the Apple Pencil on the magnetic connector in the middle of the right side of your iPad. The Apple Pencil is now charging.

If your iPad is in a cover, it's harder to click the Apple Pencil onto the magnetic side. If that's the case, you can take your iPad out of its cover.

How do you use your Apple Pencil 2 in Notes?

There are more and more apps that support the use of Apple Pencil. Apps that are standard on iPad and that support Apple Pencil are Mail and Notes. We'll explain how to draw with Apple Pencil in the Notes app.

Open Notes.
Tap the square with a pencil in it.
Then, tap the icon with the pencil point. Can't you see the icon? First update the 'Notes app'.
To sketch, tap '+' and 'Add a sketch'.

No you can start drawing!

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Dewy Apple Expert.

Does 4th generation iPad air work with Apple Pencil?

You can use Apple Pencil (2nd generation) with these iPad models: iPad mini (6th generation) iPad Air (4th generation and later)

Why isn't my Apple Pencil connecting to my iPad Air?

If you find your Apple Pencil not working, it could be time to check your Bluetooth settings to make sure the Pencil's connected — and if not, reconnect it. Alternatively, you can unpair your Apple Pencil and then re-pair it to your iPad; sometimes, that helps shake off a weird connection and fixes issues.