HP Device Monitor
HP Device Monitor is a background utility that comes bundled with HP printer drivers and software installations. It monitors the status and connectivity of HP printers and other devices on your network, providing device discovery and status reporting functionality. The app typically runs quietly in the background and is part of HP's printer management ecosystem. Many users encounter this app without explicitly installing it, as it's automatically included when setting up HP printers on Mac systems.
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1 suggestionHP Device Monitor appears to be legacy software that's causing issues for many users, with reports of high CPU usage and continuous console messages. The app is likely no longer actively maintained by HP for Apple Silicon compatibility. Instead of seeking a replacement, consider removing HP Device Monitor entirely - many users report that HP printers work perfectly fine without it using macOS's built-in printing system. For HP printer management, use the native HP Smart app which is actively maintained and likely supports Apple Silicon, or rely on macOS's built-in printer management through System Preferences.
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