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GrazerF16
User level: Level 1 (1 points)

Apple Pencil 2 not connecting or charging with new iPad Pro (M5)

I have a new (replacement) iPad Pro (M5) and i cannot get my Apple Pencil 2 to connect with it, although it worked just fine with my previous iPad Pro (M5). It will neither connect nor charge with my new iPad Pro. Anyone else encounter this issue?

Posted on Nov 10, 2026 10:30 AM

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Tesserax
User level: Level 10 (162,294 points)

Nov 10, 2026 11:02 AM in response to GrazerF16

The Apple Pencil (2nd generation) is not compatible with the iPad Pro (M5), so it will neither pair nor charge when magnetically attached to that iPad.


According to Apple's compatibility documentation, the iPad Pro (M5) supports two Apple Pencil models:

  • Apple Pencil Pro: Supports wireless pairing and charging through the magnetic connector.
  • Apple Pencil (USB-C): Pairs and charges using a USB-C cable. Its magnetic attachment is for storage only.


You can verify compatibility here: Apple Pencil compatibility - Apple Support


Since you mentioned that your Apple Pencil previously worked with another iPad Pro (M5), I suspect you may actually have an Apple Pencil Pro rather than the 2nd-generation model.

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256392094