To connect your HP Envy 6052e printer to WiFi, the easiest and most recommended method is to use the **HP Smart app**. Here is a step-by-step guide:
1. **Download and install the HP Smart app** on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. You can get it from the Apple App Store, Google Play, or HP’s website[1].
2. **Open HP Smart and sign in or create an HP account**. This is required to manage your printer.
3. Make sure your phone or computer is connected to the WiFi network you want the printer to join.
4. In the HP Smart app, select **Add Printer** (or tap the plus sign). The app will search for printers in setup mode.
5. Put your printer in setup mode: Press the WiFi button on the printer until the light blinks (usually purple or blue), indicating it’s ready to connect[2].
6. When your printer appears in the app, select it and follow the prompts to enter your WiFi password and complete the connection.
If the app cannot find your printer, you can try **connecting directly via the printer’s control panel**:
– On the printer, go to the control panel and tap the **Wireless icon**.
– Choose **Settings** or **Network Setup**.
– Select **Wireless Setup Wizard**.
– The printer will scan for networks; select your WiFi and enter the password.
– Afterward, install the HP Smart app or printer software on your device to complete setup and start printing[3].
Additional tips:
– Make sure your printer’s WiFi light is blinking before searching for it in the app.
– Use the HP Smart app to finalize setup and enable features like scanning and remote printing.
– The WiFi password is usually on your router unless you’ve changed it[2][3].
This method is effective, commonly used, and supported directly by HP for the Envy 6052e model. If problems persist, restarting the printer and router, or running the HP Print and Scan Doctor troubleshooting tool, can help.
In summary, **use the HP Smart app with the printer in WiFi setup mode, then follow the app’s instructions to connect your HP Envy 6052e to your wireless network**[1][3].