To potentially wake up your lost Apple Pencil 2 and make it discoverable via Bluetooth, you can try inducing motion by moving items or areas where it might be located.
The Apple Pencil often goes into a low-power state, especially when still for a long time. Movement can help 'wake' it up, allowing it to connect or show up in your device's Bluetooth settings, which can aid in locating it if you are nearby and using tools like Find My (though Find My features for Pencil are limited compared to AirPods or AirTags).
Methods to Induce Motion
Based on the recommended actions, focus on areas where the Apple Pencil might be resting:
- Shake Containers: Vigorously shake your backpack, purse, or laptop bag.
- Shuffle Desk Items: Shuffle the papers and pens in your desk drawer.
- Check Your Vehicle: If you think it might be in your car, drive your car around the block.
These actions are designed to create enough movement to wake the stylus.
Why Motion Helps
Motion can trigger the Apple Pencil's internal sensors, bringing it out of a low-power sleep state. Once active, it may become visible in your device's list of connected or discoverable Bluetooth devices.
Here is a summary of the actions to take:
| Location | Action |
|---|---|
| Backpack | Shake |
| Purse | Shake |
| Laptop Bag | Shake |
| Desk Drawer | Shuffle papers and pens |
| Vehicle (Car) | Drive around the block |
By applying these simple motion-inducing techniques, you increase the chances of the Apple Pencil waking up and appearing in your Bluetooth connection list, potentially helping you pinpoint its location.
