Switch Apple Pencil on and off - how it works

Apple now offers the Apple Pencil for the new iPad. We from CHIP.de have summarized for you how to switch the pen on and off.

Put Apple Pencil in stand-by mode

Since the Apple Pencil has no on or off switch, it cannot be completely switched off as in the conventional sense. However, there are tricks to put him into power saving mode to save energy.

• Remove the stylus from the Bluetooth area of ​​the iPad. If the stylus loses connection, it turns off automatically.
• If the pen is not used for a long time, it switches itself into standby mode.
• You can turn off the iPad's Bluetooth to disconnect the pen and put it into sleep mode.

Turn on the iPad Apple Pencil

For the Pencil to turn on, it must be connected to the iPad.

• Activate Bluetooth on your iPad. If you have used the pen on this iPad before, it will connect automatically.
• If you are using the pen for the first time, you must activate the Bluetooth of the iPad and insert the Apple Pencil into the Lightning port of the device for a few seconds. A coupling request now appears on the iPad, which you must confirm.

If you want to set up a brand new iPad, we have created a guide for you here.