Philips Device Connector

Philips Device Connector

This extension allows communication between websites and Philips dictation devices

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What is Philips Device Connector?

"Philips Device Connector" is a Chrome extension designed to integrate websites and Philips dictation hardware such as Foot controls or SpeechMikes. It enhances user experience by allowing the control of Philips SpeechLive features using buttons on Philips dictation hardware. This extension requires the Philips Device Connector native host application to function. It can also be added as a library to web apps for expanded functionality.

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Users: N/A
Rating: 5.00 (2)
Version: 5.2.4.9 (Last updated: 2023-06-23)
Creation date: 2020-05-04
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
  • nativeMessaging
Size: 18.92K
Email: Click to see
URLs: Website
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood

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Summary

This extension connects websites, such as speechlive.com, with Philips dictation hardware like Foot controls or SpeechMikes. Among other features, it allows using the buttons of Philips dictation hardware to control Philips SpeechLive (e.g. the webplayer, recorder or Speech to text).

Please note: This extension only works in conjunction with the Philips Device Connector native host application!

To set up Philips Device Connector properly, please follow the guide linked below:

https://www.dictation.philips.com/fileadmin/Products/pcl8000/ifu/guide/index.html

ISVs can use Philips Device Connector as a library to add Philips dictation device support to web apps. Please follow the guide linked below for further instructions:

https://www.dictation.philips.com/fileadmin/Products/pcl8010/ifu/index.html

User reviews
Absolutely perfect for supporting Philips dictation hardware to work in SpeechLive. Persistent connection and freedom to have browser minimized while working in other application during playback or recording.
by Digaulle Elhaje Digaulle Elhaje, 2020-09-03
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Safety
Risk impact

Philips Device Connector is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Philips Device Connector if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Philips Device Connector is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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