Summary of how to charge Apple Pencil

Apple has now launched two generations of Apple Pencil, which are compatible with different iPad models. Since both operate on built-in batteries, recharging is required after use.

In this article, we will learn together how to charge and check the battery percentage of Apple Pencil generations.

How to charge the first generation Apple Pencil

The way to charge the first-generation Apple Pencil is generally quite ‘bulky’ and ‘classic’. This pen is compatible with all iPads with a physical Home button and a Lightning port.

To charge the pen, first take out the Apple Pencil and remove the cap at the end of the pen. You should now see a familiar Lighting connector on Apple products in general.

Plug this connector into the Lightning port on the bottom of your iPad. You’ll hear a small warning signal, and charging your Apple Pencil will immediately begin.

The battery on the pen will be fully charged in about 15 to 30 minutes, depending on the remaining capacity.

If you don’t like charging your Apple Pencil with your iPad, you can use the Lightning adapter that came with your Apple Pencil.

Connect the Apple Pencil to the adapter, then connect the adapter to the Lightning cable to charge the pen.

How to charge the second generation Apple Pencil

In addition to feature upgrades, the charging “experience” on the second-generation Apple Pencil is also considered a leap forward compared to its predecessor. The second-generation Apple Pencil is supported by the newer iPad Pro and iPad Air. These iPads have flat edges and no physical Home button.

The pen can be magnetically attached to the edge of the iPad, and it’s all you have to do to pair and charge your new Apple Pencil.

Specifically, place the Apple Pencil on the top edge of the iPad (when in landscape mode) and you’ll see a banner that says the accessory is charging. You will also see the battery percentage of the pen displayed in detail.

In addition to charging, it’s also a way for you to carry your Apple Pencil with your iPad. Charging takes only a few minutes, and you’ll also get a notification when your pen is low on battery.

How to check Apple Pencil battery percentage

When you connect and use Pencil with your iPad, Apple automatically adds the Batteries widget to the Today View screen. You can swipe from left to right on the iPad home screen to bring up “Today View”. Here, swipe up to find the “Batteries” widget.

You’ll see the battery level of your connected Apple Pencil right here.

If the Batteries extension is not found, you can add it as follows:

• Long press on an empty area of ​​the home screen to access Jiggle Mode.
• Press the button “+” in the upper left corner of the screen.

• From the widget menu that pops up, select the option “Batteries“.

You will see the widget display in three sizes. Use Small or Large size if you want to see battery percentage and then tap “Add Widget“.

This widget will be added at the end Today View. You can move it anywhere you want on the screen. Swipe up from the Home bar to save the widget layout.

You can now view your Apple Pencil’s battery percentage at any time, even when it’s not charged.