How To Connect a Stylus Pen To iPad

Are you looking for a way to connect a stylus pen to your iPad so that those sketching and drawing apps can be utilized correctly? The iPad screen is made of glass which means the touch screen can only be touched and not scratched. As a result, many people have resorted to using styluses to help make the most of their iPads.

The iPad may have been designed for creatives in mind. For creatives, one of the best features they get from the iPad is the chance of using a stylus pen like the Apple Pencil.

Obviously, the stylus pen must be connected to the iPad if it is to work or be put into use. Different iPads have different methods of pairing, and third-party options make it difficult, so you may not know where to start.

If you find yourself perplexed about how to connect a stylus pen to an iPad, then you need this guide. This article teaches you the right way to connect a stylus pen to an iPad, irrespective of the mode. So, if you have an Apple Pencil, Logitech Crayon, or Adonit Touch, you would know how to pair it with your iPad after reading this article.

I will like to start by stating that it is quite simple to pair or connect a stylus pen to an iPad. You only need to know which kind of stylus and the kind of iPad you are using. If your stylus is an Apple Pencil, there are two ways to connect it – depending on the model. As for most Bluetooth third-party stylus options, you just need to navigate to the Settings menu.

If you are yet to get a tab or you are keen on purchasing one, you need to read our guide on to the best drawing tablets and the best tablets with a stylus pen on the market. If you have an iPad in mind, ensure that you select the right one for your needs from our iPad generations model list.

 How To Connect a Stylus Pen to Your iPad 

We will be going into detail on how you can connect your stylus pen to your pad or tablet. Here’s how to connect them:

 Apple Pencil 

The way you connect your Apple Pencil largely depends on which iPad model you have. By now, you should have known which Apple Pencil and iPad model you have. If you use the older iPads without the flat-edged design, then you will be using the Apple Pencil 1. And if you use an iPad Pro from 2018 upwards or from the 2020’s iPad Air 4 onwards, you will be using an Apple Pencil 2.

Here’s how to connect your Apple Pencil 1 to your iPad:

• Simply remove the cap and plug your Apple Pencil into the Lightning connector on your iPad.
• Tap the pair button when you see it.

 Apple Pencil 2 

All that you need to do is to connect the Apple Pencil to the magnetic connector located on the side of your iPad. Once you are able to complete this single step, you should be able to pair your Apple Pencil 2 to your iPad.

 Adonit 

Although most of Adonit’s Apple Pencil alternatives do not use Bluetooth but a few of them including the Touch with Script, PixelPoint, and Touch 4 support Bluetooth connectivity.

Here’s how to connect your Adonit stylus pen to your iPad:

1. Pick up your iPad.
2. Go to the settings menu.
3. Turn on Bluetooth.
4. Power on your stylus.
5. Connect your Jot Touch to any Jot-Ready App such as Procreate, Sketch, and Photoshop with Pixelpoint.

Apart from Procreate, Photoshop, and Sketch, there are many other Jot-Ready apps. Check out our list of Jot-Ready Apps.

 Logitech Crayon 

One of the best Apple Pencil alternatives out there is the Logitech Crayon. With Apple-approved palm rejection and the affordability of this stylus, Logitech Crayon remains a popular option amongst creatives.

Here’s how to connect your Logitech Crayon to your iPad:

1. First of all, ensure that your iOS version is 12.2 or onward. If you can check your iOS version by going to iPad settings > General > Software.
2. Disconnect all digital pencils, including Apple Pencil, which you have paired before.
3. Hold the Logitech Crayon power button for at least 2 seconds until the LED emits green color.
4. Use the stylus as you want.

Connecting a stylus pen to an iPad is no longer a big deal. There are lots of third-party options out there for you to try out. You may need to go through your stylus pen’s manual to really know how to connect it. However, if your stylus pen is a Bluetooth model, it is likely that it uses a simple pairing process just like the Logitech and Adonit examples shown above.

That’s it! Enjoy your new stylus pen and the many ways you can use it. I hope this article has helped you figure out how to connect a stylus pen to an iPad and that you have been inspired to start a new project that can benefit from this diverse tool.