How to find a lost Apple Pencil

The Apple Pencil is a great accessory for an iPad and artists will be using it quite frequently.  But what if you’ve lost it, how do you use your iOS device to find it?

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It’s easy (if you have a newer Apple Pencil):

1. On the iPad that your Pencil is synced too, locate the “Find My” icon and tap it.
2. Select the “Devices” tab.
3. Select your Apple Pencil.
4. The device should appear on the map.
5. That’s it. 

How to find older Apple Pencils:

If you do not have a newer Apple Pencil, you can still find it via Bluetooth.

1. Go to Settings > Bluetooth.
2. If the device is nearby, it’ll show up on the Bluetooth list.
3. That’s it. 

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