- Aug. 23rd 2022 12:00 am PT

Just get an Apple Pencil or maybe it’s been a while since you used one? Read along for how to charge Apple Pencil. We’ll cover how to juice up both 1st and 2nd gen models.

Apple has different designs for its 1st and 2nd gen Apple Pencil, both visually and hand-feel as well as a different system for charging.

Apple Pencil 1st gen has a fully-round design, silver ring, and an end-cap covering a Lightning port. Meanwhile, the Apple Pencil 2nd gen has one flat side for improved ergonomics and seamless magnetic charging.

If you’re not sure which Apple Pencil your iPad works with, check out our guide:

Interestingly, if you happen to be juicing up Apple Pencil 2nd gen an iPad Pro, it can interfere with different cars’ keyless entry. Here’s how Apple describes the issue:

“If you’re charging your Apple Pencil (2nd generation) with your iPad Pro and your car’s keyless entry device (key fob) is nearby, signal interference might prevent you from unlocking your car with your key fob. If this happens, you can simply move your iPad Pro away from the key fob or remove your Apple Pencil from your iPad Pro and store it separately. When Apple Pencil is finished charging, any resulting signal interference will cease.”

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