HP Smart App Missing After macOS Tahoe Update?

If you’ve recently upgraded your Mac to macOS Tahoe and suddenly can’t find the HP Smart app for scanning documents, don’t panic. You’re not alone — and it’s not your fault. HP has officially renamed and redesigned its popular HP Smart app, and it now goes by a new name: HP Print and Support. HP Smart App Missing on macOS Tahoe? Here’s How to Fix It with HP Print and Support

Read: How to Scan from HP Printer to Mac Using HP Smart

In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know — from finding the new app, downloading it, and setting it up to scanning your documents again without any hassle.

Why HP Smart App Missing anymore

After the latest macOS update, many users have been confused because the familiar HP Smart app icon disappeared from their Applications folder. The good news? It hasn’t been removed entirely — it’s simply rebranded as HP Print and Support.

This new app serves the same purpose, offering all the familiar tools for printing, scanning, and managing your HP printers — but with a refreshed interface and improved compatibility for newer macOS versions like Tahoe and Sonoma.

Step 1: Check If HP Print and Support Is Already Installed

Before downloading anything, it’s worth checking if the app is already pre-installed on your system.

1. Click anywhere on your desktop to make sure you’re in Finder.
2. In the top-left corner, click Go → then select Applications.
3. Slowly scroll through your applications and look for HP Print and Support.
   • The app icon is blue and easy to spot.

If you see it there, great — open it! But if you don’t, don’t worry — let’s get it from the App Store.

Step 2: Download HP Print and Support from the App Store

1. Open the App Store on your Mac.
2. In the search bar, type HP Smart or directly HP Print and Support.
3. Click Get to download and install the app.

Once installed, open the app. In most cases, it will automatically detect your HP printer (or multiple printers if you have more than one connected).

Step 3: Set Up Your Printer and Access the Dashboard

After opening HP Print and Support, you’ll see your printer(s) listed.

Click on your desired printer, and it will open a dedicated printer dashboard. From this dashboard, you can manage everything — printing, scanning, supplies, and printer settings.

Step 4: How to Scan Using HP Print and Support on macOS Tahoe

1. On the printer dashboard, click on the Scan option.
2. The layout will look familiar if you’ve used HP Smart before.
3. In the top-right corner, you’ll find scan settings options.
   • Choose the source — either Scanner Glass or ADF Feeder.
4. Place your document on the glass or feeder.
5. At the bottom-right corner, click the Scan button.

When the scan finishes, click Save in the top-right corner. You can:

• Rename your file.
• Choose where to save it (e.g., Desktop, Documents, or a specific folder).

And that’s it — your scanned document is now ready!

Step 5: Compatibility Information

The HP Print and Support app isn’t just limited to macOS Tahoe. It’s also fully compatible with macOS Sonoma, making it versatile across the latest Mac versions.

So, whether you’ve upgraded your MacBook or iMac, you can continue scanning documents easily with your HP printer.

Troubleshooting Tips

If you still can’t scan or the app doesn’t recognize your printer:

• Make sure your printer is connected via Wi-Fi or USB.
• Restart your printer and Mac.
• Reopen the HP Print and Support app and try adding the printer manually.

Still having issues? Don’t hesitate to share your situation in the comments section — we’ll review and provide additional guidance to help you get scanning again.

Conclusion: HP Print and Support Is the New HP Smart App

The missing HP Smart app after upgrading to macOS Tahoe might have caused some confusion, but the solution is simple — HP Print and Support is its new and improved replacement.

With this redesigned app, you can scan, print, and manage your HP printer seamlessly. Within just a few minutes, you’ll be back to scanning documents on your Mac like before.

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