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Setting Up Your Philips SpeechMic: Quick Guide

Rahul Bansal··1 min read
Setting Up Your Philips SpeechMic: Quick Guide

Setting Up Your Philips SpeechMic: Quick Guide

Step 1: Set Dictation Software Shortcut

Open dictation software Settings → Controls

Set External Control to Ctrl + Shift + D

Step 2: Configure SpeechMic in Philips SpeechControl

Open Philips SpeechControl software

Go to Button configuration

Select Button: Record

Set:

  • Button type: Hotkey
  • Key code identifier: D
  • Key character: d
  • Modifiers: ✓ ControlShift

Click OK

Step 3: Upload Settings to Device (CRITICAL)

Click the Upload button in SpeechControl toolbar

Without this step, your settings won't transfer to the SpeechMic.

Software Name: Philips SpeechControl - The Windows configuration software for SpeechMic devices

Test

  1. Press Record button on SpeechMic
  2. Dictation should start
  3. Press again to stop

If Not Working

  • Verify shortcuts match exactly
  • Confirm you clicked Upload
  • Check status shows "Ready"
  • Restart both applications

For help connect on rahul@dictationdaddy.com

Remember: No Upload = No Change