Check out 3 effective ways to locate a lost or misplaced Apple Pencil using your iPad in this detailed guide.
The Apple Pencil is an excellent companion for the iPad and an artist/creator’s true friend. However, it’s also very easy to lose because of its size.
The company includes a feature on the Pencil that allows it to be magnetically attached to an iPad, but despite this, several users have lost their Apple Pencil. If you are one of them, the tips below should help you find it.
Use the Find My app
If you have the newest Apple Pencil Pro, you can use the Find My app to locate your missing pencil. Unfortunately, this does not work with other Apple Pencil models.
- Hold your iPad in portrait orientation (not landscape).
- Open the Find My app on your iPad and go to the Devices tab. Pull up its tab if it’s minimized.
- Select your Apple Pencil Pro from the list and tap Find.
- You will see a circle on the screen. Move around, and this circle will become bigger as you get near your missing Apple Pencil, helping you locate it.
Use Bluetooth to find your missing Apple Pencil
You’ll need to keep certain things in mind before going on the search. First, you must make sure not to turn off Bluetooth on your iPad or the last connected device. If you do, then the Apple Pencil may disconnect and go into power saver mode.
- Launch the Settings app on your iPad and head over to Bluetooth.
- Walk around the area where you think you last used the Apple Pencil.
- If the Pencil is still connected to your device, it should show up as Connected in the Bluetooth list when you’re nearby. The Apple Pencil has a range of 10 to 15 feet, which will make it easy for you to search.
This is one of the ways to find your lost Apple Pencil, but you do need to look around the area where it appeared on the Bluetooth list. It’s probably under the pillow, table, couch, behind the cushions, etc. You cannot use this method if the Bluetooth was turned off before you set out to look for the Pencil.
Use a Bluetooth tracker app
Another way to find a lost Apple Pencil is by using a Bluetooth tracker app. We’re going to use the app called Wunderfind. Again, make sure you’ve not turned off Bluetooth on your iPad.
- Download the Wunderfind app from the App Store.
- Launch the app and allow it to access Bluetooth. You will see a list of connected devices within range.
- Move around till you see the Apple Pencil in range. The app will then show you how far you approximately are from the Pencil.
- You can try out the Pro version, which comes with a Map to show a more precise location.
Remember that if the Apple Pencil has run out of charge, then you won’t be able to find it using Bluetooth or the third-party tracker app.
Even though the Apple Pencil is an excellent wireless stylus for anyone with an iPad, it is easy to lose, but if you’re lucky, you can use the above methods to find it with ease. You may also want to get a nice case for your iPad that comes with a slot to hold the Pencil securely. This way, you’ll probably never lose it.
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