The HP Hotkey Device driver is a software component that enables specific "hotkeys" or shortcut keys on HP laptops and desktops. These are specialized keys or key combinations (such as Fn + F1
, Fn + F2
, etc.) that provide quick access to system functions like adjusting volume, screen brightness, enabling/disabling wireless, and launching specific applications or features (e.g., HP Support Assistant, airplane mode).
The HP Hotkey Device driver helps Windows recognize and properly handle these hotkeys so that they perform the desired actions when pressed.