An electronic device may include a communication module, a memory, and a processor operatively connected to the communication module and the memory, wherein the processor is configured to: transmit device information of the electronic device to an external server using the communication module; receive, from the external server, first recommendation information including a list of at least one external device which can be connected to the electronic device through edge computing; request transmission of operation state information from the at least one external device included in the first recommendation information; acquire the operation state information of the at least one external device; and, based on the operation state information of the at least one external device, acquire second recommendation information including a list of at least one external device to be connected through edge computing.