If you're having issues with your Kobo Stylus, try the steps below.
Note: Kobo Stylus only works with Kobo Sage and Kobo Elipsa.
If your stylus isn’t responsive, try the following:
- Change the battery with new ones
- Turn your eReader off, then back on.
After your eReader restarts, try writing with your Kobo Stylus again. - Replace the stylus tip
- Make sure your Kobo Stylus is in Pen mode:
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- In your Basic notebook, tap the
arrow icon at the top-right corner of the screen, then tap the
Pen icon.
- In your Advanced notebook, tap the
Pen icon at the top of the screen.
- In your Basic notebook, tap the
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Compatibility notes
- Your Kobo Stylus is only compatible with Kobo Sage and Kobo Elipsa.
Not sure which eReader model you have? Follow the steps here. - Your Kobo Stylus works with the following files:
- Kobo ePub
- ePub
- PDF (non-DRM and non-protected PDF)
Learn more about using your Kobo Stylus
- Check your Kobo Stylus battery status
- Replace your Kobo Stylus battery
- Change your Kobo Stylus tip
- Use gestures to edit handwriting
- Use Kobo Sage or Kobo Elipsa as a notebook
- Write notes in your book with Kobo Stylus
- Highlight text with your Kobo Stylus
- About Dark mode
- About Kobo Elipsa
- About Kobo Sage