To connect your HP printer to Wi-Fi using your phone, follow these steps:
Using the HP Smart App (Recommended)
- Download and install the HP Smart app from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android).
- Ensure your HP printer is powered on and connected to the same Wi-Fi network you want to use with your phone.
- Open the HP Smart app on your phone.
- Tap the "+" icon to add a new printer. The app will search for available printers.
- Select your HP printer from the list.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the Wi-Fi setup, including entering your Wi-Fi network password if prompted.
- Once connected, you can print directly from your phone via the app
Using Wi-Fi Direct (If No Wi-Fi Network Available)
- On your HP printer, enable Wi-Fi Direct from the wireless or network settings menu.
- On your phone, go to Wi-Fi settings and connect to the printer’s Wi-Fi Direct network (usually named like DIRECT-XX-HP).
- Enter the Wi-Fi Direct password (found on the printer label or printed info sheet).
- Open the document or photo you want to print and select your HP printer from the print options
Additional Tips
- If your printer has a touchscreen, you can also use the Wireless Setup Wizard on the printer itself to connect to your Wi-Fi network by selecting your network and entering the password
- For printers without displays, you can use the WPS button method : press the Wi-Fi button on the printer, then press the WPS button on your router within 2 minutes to connect automatically
- Make sure your phone and printer are on the same Wi-Fi network for seamless printing.
- iOS users can also use Apple AirPrint if the printer supports it, which allows printing without installing apps
By following these methods, you can easily connect your HP printer to Wi-Fi through your phone and start printing wirelessly.
