An information processing apparatus comprises a connection unit being connectable to an electronic apparatus using a first communication method or a second communication method, a receiving unit that receives, from the electronic apparatus via the second communication method, information indicating a capability of software for communication with the electronic apparatus using the first communication method, a determination unit that determines whether software of the information processing apparatus meets the capability, an acquiring unit that, if the software of the information processing apparatus does not meet the capability, acquires software that meets the capability via a network using a third communication method, and a control unit that enables the communication with the electronic apparatus using the first communication method after the software that meets the capability is acquired.