My Apple Pencil Is Not Working

Duet Display allows you to use your display as a drawing or graphics pad. Duet was designed to use your Apple Pencil with your iPad, providing a cost-effective and efficient way to utilize your device as a professional graphics tablet for digital illustration. We have engineered Duet's algorithms to be specifically optimized for Apple Pencil responsiveness and ultra-low latency, enabling touch gestures, shortcuts, pressure curves, color correction, palm rejection, predictive line rendering, and more. What is more, you can use Duet in the same room or from anywhere in the world, bringing the mobility of an iPad with the power of your desktop.

If your Apple Pencil is unresponsive on your iPad in any of your apps, it is most likely out of battery. Depending on your model, you can charge your Apple Pencil in two ways:

  • Apple Pencil 1: Take the cap off of your Pencil and plug it into the charging port of your iPad
  • Apple Pencil 2: Place it on the side of your iPad, where it will magnetically attach and charge automatically

Your Apple Pencil should be ready to use in a few minutes. Please make sure Bluetooth is on for your iPad.

If you still cannot use your Apple Pencil, you may need to repair the Apple Pencil to your iPad. To do so, follow these steps:

  • Fully charge your Apple Pencil
  • Unpair the Apple Pencil from your iPad: open the Bluetooth settings on your iPad, and remove the Apple Pencil by tapping 'Forget This Device'
  • Plug your Apple Pencil in to your iPad by plugging it into the charging port of the device, and ensuring Bluetooth is enabled
  • Once paired, try to use it with your iPad again.

Once paired, you can now use the Apple Pencil with Duet, which turns your device into a high performance drawing tablet, extended display, or Remote Desktop. Learn more here!

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I turn my iPad into a drawing pad?

Yes, and iPad can be turned into a drawing pad with Duet Display. Duet supports the Apple Pencil for the best drawing experience, making it a versatile tool for professional digital artists to hobbyists alike.

Can you use Apple Pencil with duet display?

Duet supports Apple Pencil – Duet Display allows you to use your devices as a mirrored or extended display, and as a drawing tablet, so you can draw directly into Photoshop with an Apple Pencil.

 

Can I use my tablet as a drawing pad for my PC?

With a third-party app on your Android phone or tablet, like Duet Display, you can draw on your computer's screen.

 

How do I fix my Apple Pencil unresponsive?

If you find your Apple Pencil to be unresponsive, review these three ways to ensure it works with your iPad again:

  1. Charge your Apple Pencil battery.
  2. Reestablish your Apple Pencil's connection with your iPad.
  3. Force re-pair your Apple Pencil with your iPad.

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