Fact · Dictation
Philips says that when a computer cannot detect the foot control, you should disconnect the foot control and docking station, reconnect the foot control to the docking station first, and then connect the docking station to the computer.
Checked against its source on October 16, 2026
In the source's own words
“Disconnect the foot control from the docking station and the docking station from the computer and/or power outlet. Then reconnect the foot control to the docking station first and afterwards connect the docking station to the computer”
SpeechMike Premium Air (SMP4000) user manual: troubleshooting, Philips Speech (SpeechMike user manual), 2026, Troubleshooting table, 'My computer can't detect the foot control'.
Open the original- What it measures
- The entry is for a foot control that connects through the SpeechMike docking station. Philips' fix is about the order in which the devices are connected.
- What it does not show
- The table describes this sequence for the SpeechMike Premium Air. Other SpeechMike and foot control models may have different pairing steps, so check your model's manual.