HP Smart 166.2.1118.0 for Windows

HP Smart 166.2.1118.0 for Windows is HP's free app for setting up printers and for printing, scanning and copying from a PC. You can download it through hpsmart.com or the Microsoft Store; below are the quick facts and a step-by-step guide to getting your printer working.

Quick facts

What HP Smart does

HP Smart is the companion app for HP printers and scanners. When you buy a new printer, it walks you through connecting the device to your Wi-Fi network and to the computer, so you do not have to hunt for drivers on your own. After setup it becomes a control panel: you see whether the printer is online, how much ink or toner is left, and you can start a print or scan job from one window. Scanning is where many people use it most, because it lets you scan documents to a PDF or an image, crop the pages and save or share the result. The same app exists for phones, so a household or small office can manage one printer from several devices. It is meant for HP hardware only; with printers from other brands it has nothing to offer.

How to download and set up

1. Visit hpsmart.com or open the Microsoft Store and search for HP Smart.
2. Install the app and sign in or create an HP account if prompted.
3. Switch the printer on, keep it near the router and select Add printer.
4. Follow the on-screen steps to join it to Wi-Fi, then print a test page.

Safety tips

• Get the app from HP or the Microsoft Store, not from driver-download sites.
• Be wary of pop-ups that claim your printer needs a paid fix; HP Smart itself is free.
• Keep the printer firmware updated when the app suggests it.

Troubleshooting

If the app cannot find the printer, restart both the printer and the router, make sure the PC and printer are on the same network, and temporarily disable a VPN. When scanning fails, check that no other scanning program is holding the device. Reinstalling HP Smart from the store solves many stubborn problems.

Pros and cons

• Pro: guided printer setup.
• Pro: printing, scanning and ink status in one app.
• Pro: free.
• Con: large download for a printer tool.
• Con: some features require an HP account.

Requirements

HP does not list separate requirements for this build. You need a current Windows PC, an HP printer or scanner and, for wireless setup, a working Wi-Fi network.

Alternatives

HP Smart has no direct counterpart in our listings: it is built for HP devices only. If you own a printer from another brand, use that manufacturer's own app. For general file handling after scanning, Total Commander from the same tools category can help organise the results.