How to Charge Apple Pencil 2?
If you like carrying your iPad everywhere, navigating through Apple News+ on the iPad mini, or using professional software on your iPad Pro, consider using either the first or second-generation Apple Pencil.
Apple Pencil is arguably the best Apple product. It brings the possibility of drawing, creation, and handwriting to the iPad. However, the first-generation Apple Pencil had some major detail flaws hence the company introduced the Apple Pencil 2.
Although not that different from its predecessor, it solves many problems associated with the first-generation Apple Pencil.
The Apple Pencil 2 comes with tilt control for shading, pressure sensitivity for generating thick lines, and palm rejections for sketching. It is convenient for individuals who like painting, drawing, sketching, or taking handwritten notes.
Furthermore, you can use it as a stylus to control your iPad if you do not want to use your fingers to touch the screen. And since it is wireless, users must charge it occasionally.
In this brief guide, you will learn how to charge your Apple Pencil 2, whether you’re an artist, graphics editor, or just a note-taker.
Charging Apple Pencil 2 With iPad Pro 2018
One of the major flaws of the original Apple Pencil is its charging mode. The pencil has a lightning connector hidden underneath the end of the pencil with a cap. To charge the device, you need to remove the cap and plug the interface into your iPad port.
This charging method is strange in terms of appearance and makes the device more susceptible to damage. The cap requires careful handling to avoid losing, and it’s plugged at the bottom of the iPad to charge the pencil’s battery, making the iPad very inconvenient to use.
Because of these shortcomings, Apple introduced a charging connector for the pencil, which can be charged directly via a lighting cable. While this method makes the whole setup look better, still the small converter can easily get lost. So, in the end, the charging mode of the first-generation Apple pencil remains very inconvenient.
With Apple Pencil 2, the charging mode is much better. It uses magnetic absorption and wireless charging. All you need to do is place your Apple Pencil on the right side of your 2018 iPad Pro, and it will automatically charge. You can also charge your second-generation Apple Pencil by simply attaching it to the right edge of any other third-generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro or 11-inch iPad Pro.
Steps to charge your Apple Pencil 2
First, pair your second-generation Apple Pencil to your iPad Pro by placing it on the side of the iPad with a magnetic strip. Then click pair when you receive a Bluetooth Pairing notification. Once it’s paired and the Bluetooth on, your Pencil will start charging.
Checking battery percentage of Apple Pencil 2
Both the original Apple Pencil and Apple Pencil 2 don’t come with a LED light or charge indicator on its body. However, you can view its battery percentage via your current pair iPad Pro.
Steps:
- Swipe down your iPad’s Screen to access the Notification Center.
- Next, swipe to the right to access Widgets.
- Then, head to Batteries.
If you can’t see Batteries, head to the bottom end of Widgets and click Edit. Click the Plus button adjacent to Batteries. As a result, you’ll include it on the Widget list on your iPad or iPad Pro.
A much easier way to view the battery life of your Apple Pencil 2 is by simply placing it on the side with a magnetic strip on your iPad Pro. You will receive a notification pop-up informing you of your battery status.
Un-pairing Your Apple Pencil 2 from Your iPad
Once you pair your Apple Pencil 2 with another iPad or iPad Pro, it will automatically unpair from the iPad where it’s connected. Also, you can manually unpair it using the steps below.
- Find the Settings App on your iPad’s home screen.
- Click Bluetooth.
- Tap My Devices and head to Apple Pencil, then click the Info button.
- Finally, click Forget.
Other Things You Need to Know About the Apple Pencil 2
It’s integrated with iOS.
Just like the first-generation Apple Pencil, this communicates with iPad Pro via Bluetooth. But its integration with iOS is much better and cleaner. For instance, when you charge it, you will receive an on-screen notification pop-up, which will show you the Pencil’s battery life.
What’s even better is that the stylus will always charge whenever it’s attached to the iPad. As a result, you don’t have to fear that it will run out of juice in the middle of your art session.
Pairing is easy. Apple Pencil 2 automatically pairs with your iPad Pro whenever it’s attached to the magnetic side.
It’s a smarter stylus altogether.
The original Apple Pencil only supported pressure sensitivity and nib-tilt recognition, but there were no additional controls or even an eraser. But with Apple Pencil 2, there’s a tone of new features, including a touch sensor incorporated to the side of the barrel. Users can also use toggle between tools: For instance, in the Notes App, the stylus will flip between pen and eraser features.
Final Thoughts
We hope this article has added value. Now you can easily charge your Apple Pencil 2. The second-generation Apple Pencil is the ideal stylus for artists or anyone who doesn’t want to use the iPad Pro touchscreen. Its numerous features make it the best stylus in the market today.
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