Press and hold the top button of your pen for 5-7 seconds until the LED flashes white to turn on Bluetooth pairing mode. Select your pen to pair it to your Surface.

Try these steps if your pen isn't pairing or working with your Surface. Learn how to change the batteries in your pen. Learn how to get replacement tips for your pen. Discover the full range of Surface accessories at the Microsoft Store and select retail partners.

Identify which Surface Pen you have and its features with certain Surface models.

Learn how to use a tablet pen with Windows for drawing, note-taking, and navigation. Discover pairing, settings, and productivity tips for an enhanced digital experience.

Learn how to check if your Surface Pen is compatible with Windows 10/11 PCs and other devices that support Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP). Find out the MPP version of your Surface Pen and your device, and see the list of compatible models.

Press and hold the top button of your Surface Pen for 5-7 seconds, until the LED flashes white. Select Start > Bluetooth & devices > Add device > Bluetooth, then select Surface Pen from the list.

To enable Bluetooth pairing mode on your Surface Pen, press and hold the top button for about 5-7 seconds. The LED light will begin to flash continuously, indicating that the pen is ready to pair.

Learn how to use a tablet pen with Windows for drawing, note-taking, and navigation. Discover pairing, settings, and productivity tips for an enhanced digital experience.

If your Surface Pen isn't inking or writing, rest assured that there are some steps you can try to get it working again. Before you start, here are some things to review.

For the best experience, use Surface Slim Pen 2 and pair it over Bluetooth with your Surface Duo 2. For example, after pairing, you can check the pen battery level, customize pen shortcuts, use the Pen menu and change settings for it, and update your pen in Settings > Connected devices > Surface Pen.