If you're having issues with your Kobo Stylus, try the steps below.
Note: Kobo Stylus only works with Kobo Sage, Kobo Elipsa, Kobo Elipsa 2E, and Kobo Libra Colour.
If your stylus isn’t responsive, try the following:
- Change the battery with new ones
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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
- In your Basic notebook, tap the
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Compatibility notes
- Your Kobo Stylus is only compatible with Kobo Sage, Kobo Elipsa, Kobo Elipsa 2E, Kobo Clara Colour.
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
- About Kobo Stylus 2 (Released in 2023)
- Troubleshoot your Kobo Stylus
- Use gestures to edit handwriting
- Write notes in your book with Kobo Stylus
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Highlight text with your Kobo Stylus
Kobo Stylus (2021) - About Kobo Stylus
- Check your Kobo Stylus battery status
- Replace your Kobo Stylus battery
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Change your Kobo Stylus tip
Kobo eReaders compatible with Kobo Stylus - Kobo Libra Colour
- Kobo Elipsa
- Kobo Sage
- Kobo Elipsa 2E