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SpeechMike Premium Air (SMP4000) user manual: troubleshooting
Philips Speech (SpeechMike user manual), 2026
Read the originalRead on October 16, 2026
- What it is
- Philips' troubleshooting table for the SpeechMike Premium Air, covering USB power, the docking station and the foot control.
- How much weight it carries
- The manufacturer's own manual, so authoritative for its device. Models share most of this table but not all of it, and the fixes assume the supplied power supply or a self-powered hub.
Facts taken from this source
- Philips says that if its troubleshooting table does not solve a SpeechMike problem, you should contact the supporting Philips partner you bought the device from.
“If you are unable to solve the problem with the information below, contact the supporting Philips partner you purchased the device from.” (Introduction to the troubleshooting table)
- Philips says that when a SpeechMike does not record sound because the input level is too low, you should select it as the default recording device in the Windows sound settings.
“In the Windows sound settings, select SpeechMike as the default recording device.” (Troubleshooting table, 'The SpeechMike doesn't record sound')
- 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.
“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” (Troubleshooting table, 'My computer can't detect the foot control')
- Philips says that when a SpeechMike is completely without function because of USB power, you should use the supplied power supply unit or connect the SpeechMike through a self-powered hub.
“Use the supplied power supply unit. Connect the SpeechMike via a self-powered hub.” (Troubleshooting table, 'The SpeechMike is completely without function')
- Philips says some computers limit the output power of their USB ports to 100 mA, which may not be enough for a SpeechMike to work properly.
“Some computer providers limit the output power of USB ports to 100mA. These ports may not provide enough power for the SpeechMike to function properly.” (Troubleshooting table, 'The SpeechMike is completely without function')