How to Install HP Smart Printer App?
Install the app only from official stores: the App Store on iPhone and iPad, Google Play on Android, the Microsoft Store on Windows and the Mac App Store on a Mac. HP has replaced HP Smart with the HP app, so on most devices the listing is now called "HP" (on Mac, "HP: Print and Support"); see HP Smart vs HP app for what changed. If you are unsure which listing is right, HP's 123.hp.com page detects your device and points you to it. If the app will not start after installing, see HP Smart app not working; to decide whether you also need HP's driver package on a computer, read HP Smart vs full software and drivers. Last updated: October 16, 2026.
Once installed, open the app, tap or click on "Add Printer," and follow the instructions to connect your HP printer to the same Wi-Fi network.
This app allows you to manage your printer, print documents, and check ink levels easily from your phone or computer.
Mobile Devices (Android)
To install the HP Smart app, start by downloading it from the Google Play Store (for Android) on your mobile device. In the store, search for "HP" and check that the publisher is HP Inc.
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Step 1Open the Google Play StoreLook for the Play Store icon and tap it.
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Step 4Open the AppOnce it’s installed, tap Open in the Play Store, or find the HP Smart icon on your home screen and tap it.
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Step 2Search for HP SmartTap on the search bar at the top and type HP Smart.
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Step 5Set Up Your PrinterTap on Add Printer or the plus sign (+).
The app will look for your printer. Make sure it’s on and connected to the same Wi-Fi network. -
Step 3Download the AppFind the HP Smart app in the search results.
Tap on Install to download the app.
Mobile Devices (iOS)
To install the HP Smart app, start by downloading it from the App Store (for iOS) on your mobile device. In the store, search for "HP" and check that the publisher is HP Inc.
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Step 1Open the App StoreLook for the App Store icon on your home screen and tap it to open.
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Step 4Open the AppOnce downloaded, tap Open from the App Store.
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Step 2Set Up Your PrinterWhen you open the app, tap on Add Printer or the plus sign (+).
Select your printer from the list. If it’s not showing, make sure your printer is on and connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your phone. -
Step 5Complete the SetupOnce connected, you can manage your printer settings, print documents, and access other features directly from the app.
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Step 3Download the AppFind the HP Smart app in the list of search results.
Tap the Get button (it may show a cloud icon with an arrow if you've downloaded it before).
You may need to enter your Apple ID password or use Face ID/Touch ID..
Windows
On Windows, the app comes from the Microsoft Store. The HP Smart listing is still available there and directs users to the newer HP app; it lists Windows 10 version 16299.0 or higher as the minimum. The Store installs the app for you, so there is no separate installer file to run. After installation, open the app, click "Add Printer" and follow the prompts to connect your HP printer to the same Wi-Fi network as your computer.
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Step 1Open Microsoft StoreOpen the Microsoft Store from the Start menu or taskbar.
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Step 4Open the AppWhen the install finishes, select Open in the Store, or find the app in the Start menu.
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Step 2Search for the AppSearch for "HP Smart" or "HP app" and select the listing published by HP Inc.
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Step 5Complete the SetupClick on Add Printer.
The app will search for printers. Make sure your printer is on and connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your computer.. -
Step 3Install the AppSelect Get or Install. The Store downloads and installs the app; no separate setup file is needed.
Mac
On a Mac, the app comes from the Mac App Store, where it is now listed as HP: Print and Support (published by HP Inc.). The listing currently requires macOS 12.0 or later. After installation, open the app from the Applications folder, click "Add Printer" and follow the steps to connect your printer to the same Wi-Fi network.
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Step 1Open the App StoreOpen the App Store on your Mac from the Dock or Launchpad.
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Step 4Open the AppOpen the app from the Applications folder or Launchpad.
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Step 2Search for the AppSearch for "HP: Print and Support" and check that the seller is HP Inc.
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Step 5Complete the SetupClick on Add Printer.
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Step 3Install the AppClick Get, then Install. You may be asked for your Apple Account password or Touch ID.
Install FAQ
Where do I download HP Smart now?
From your device's official app store. On iPhone, iPad and Android the listing is now called the HP app; on Mac it is HP: Print and Support; on Windows the HP Smart listing in the Microsoft Store points to the HP app. HP's 123.hp.com page detects your device and points you to the right store.
Do I need to download an installer file on Windows or Mac?
No. On current versions the app installs through the Microsoft Store on Windows and the Mac App Store on macOS, so there is no separate setup file to run.
Is the app free?
Yes, it is free to download. HP states that it may introduce charges for select features in the future.
What if the app cannot find my printer after installing?
Check that your device and printer are on the same Wi-Fi network, turn off any VPN, allow local network or Bluetooth permissions, and restart the printer and router. Our printer not found guide covers every step.
Next steps: learn what the app can do, see where to download it, or read HP Smart vs HP app.