HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) announced HP NearSense, a connectivity experience designed to enable cross-device interoperability in workplace environments. The technology aims to allow employees to move work between different devices and operating systems without interruption.

HP NearSense is built on Google's Device-to-Device-Infrastructure (D2DI) technology, which HP and Google are collaborating to extend beyond its current applications. The system is designed to help devices find each other and share tasks across different brands and operating systems.

"Good design has always been about removing friction between a person and what they're trying to do," said Imran Chaudhri, SVP of Design & Technology at HP IQ. "HP NearSense is our answer to that."

The technology will debut on select HP AI PCs in Spring 2026 as part of HP IQ, the company's on-device AI layer. Initial capabilities include single-click meeting room connections and PC-to-PC file sharing through drag-and-drop functionality.

HP plans to expand NearSense across its product portfolio, including HP Poly video conferencing solutions, printers, desktops, workstations and peripherals. Future capabilities are planned to include faster device discovery in shared spaces, automatic peripheral pairing, screen casting, and driver-free printing.

Interoperability between HP devices and Android devices is scheduled for later this year, enabling bi-directional file sharing without software installation or cloud services.

"Google is committed to building technologies that enable seamless interoperability between platforms," said Erik Kay, VP of Engineering, Android Platform at Google. "HP shares that vision, and we're excited to work alongside them to bring the D2DI technology to HP NearSense."

HP IQ is planned to expand to additional HP notebooks, desktops, and HP Poly Studio Video Bars in Summer 2026, with broader availability across the HP portfolio starting in the second half of 2026.