The current Surface Pen is based on technology developed by N-trig (Microsoft eventually bought the company) that is now known as Windows Ink. There are some Windows Ink devices from companies other than Microsoft; the Surface Pen will also work with those. HP, Dell, and Lenovo all make them.
Surface Pen works seamlessly with apps designed for creative tasks like Adobe Photoshop Elements, Sketchable, Drawboard PDF, and Staffpad. For the full creative experience, use Surface Pen and Surface Dial together.
Hold down the Top button on your pen for seven seconds until the LED indicator flashes in white to turn on pairing mode, then choose the pen from the list of devices and select Pair.
The "cursor" tracks well, the button presses have a crisp, subtle click to them, and the pressure sensitivity of the tip feels like a real pen or pencil. I can't speak to how well this pen works with other Surface models, but, so far, it's working flawlessly on my Surface 3.
Not to worry, all you need to do is right-click the taskbar, select “Show Windows Ink Workspace button,” then click it. That's it. The Windows Ink Workspace button will appear in the notification area, where you can access features such as Sticky Notes, Sketchpad, and Screen Sketch.
All Surface Pens are powered by an AAAA battery, and a flat battery could be the reason why the Surface Pen doesn't work. To check the battery in a Surface Pen, press and hold the eraser button on the end of the stylus for five to seven seconds. A small LED light should turn on. No light means the battery is dead.
If the pen shows as “Not connected” in your Bluetooth list, double-check that all the latest updates are installed on your Surface. Now that your Surface Pen is read to use, try using it to do things like jotting down notes, taking screenshots, and planning a trip on your Surface.
To make sure it's discoverable, press and hold the top button on the pen for about 7 seconds. You'll see a light on the flat side of the pen when it's ready.
If you have a Surface Pen, don't bother trying to use it with the Surface Laptop Go. Although you can pair a pen with the device, the display doesn't support it.
In short, the bewly-released surface slim pen is indeed compatible with this model of the Spectre x360 at any rate.
No, unfortunately, the Surface Pen uses N-Trig, while the Dell supports stylus based on Wacom AES. So, you will need to get a specific compatible pen for your device.
Best answer: Microsoft's Surface Pen works well with the HP Envy x2. It's a great way to take advantage of the Envy x2's tablet-like aspects if you like taking notes or doing some inking, but you can also use the pen for other actions like opening apps.
You can draw on the iPad without the use of an Apple Pencil by using your finger. If this doesn't work for you, then you'll want to locate settings in your notes app on iPad Pro or iPad Air and then deselect the feature 'Only Draw with Apple Pencil'. This will allow you to draw on the iPad without the Apple Pencil.
Do you have ANY accessibility settings active? Some thing has recently changed or different with your iPad for the stylus stop working. The easiest way to try and rectify this issue is to take the “nuclear” approach. Just go into the Settings App, General, Reset and try the Reset All Settings option.
You can use Apple Pencil (1st generation) with these iPad models:
- iPad (8th generation)
- iPad mini (5th generation)
- iPad (7th generation)
- iPad (6th generation)
- iPad Air (3rd generation)
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st or 2nd generation)
- iPad Pro 10.5-inch.
- iPad Pro 9.7-inch.
The best Apple Pencil alternatives in full
- Logitech Crayon. The best Apple Pencil alternative overall.
- Awavo Stylus Pen. The best Apple Pencil alternative for those on a budget.
- Adonit Pixel.
- Meko Universal Stylus.
- Wacom Bamboo Sketch.
- SwitchEasy Stylus Pencil Plus.
- Adonit Pro 4.
- Hahakee iPad Stylus.
