Learn how to download, install, and use the HP Smart app for Windows 11/10 to set up and manage HP printers. You can remove it if you don't need it.

If Wi-Fi HP Printer setup using USB is failing with HP Smart app on Windows 11/10, then here are the working fixes that are sure to help you.

To add extra printer-specific functionality, then, printer manufacturers now need to do it in separate apps like HP Smart, which augment the core functionality provided by the generic driver.

The Microsoft Printer Metadata Troubleshooter Tool will rename your printer to its correct name and uninstall the HP Smart app.

The printer maker confirmed it was investigating why HP Smart was automatically downloading through the Microsoft Store.

A strange issue causes the HP Smart app to install on some Windows PCs automatically. The app has appeared on systems without any connection to HP devices.

The HP Smart app allows users to manage HP printers and is usually installed on HP PCs. It's certainly not supposed to appear on PCs that aren't connected to an HP device such as a printer.