Model or Language Changing Automatically
Why your settings might be changing on their own and how to manage it.
Why Are My Settings Changing?
If you notice that your transcription model, language, or AI enhancement settings are changing automatically when you start recording, it is likely because you have Power Mode enabled.
What is Power Mode?
Power Mode is a feature that allows you to create different configurations for different applications or even specific websites. For example, you could have a configuration that automatically switches to a technical language model when you are in your code editor, and another that uses a more casual model when you are in your email client.
How to Check if Power Mode is Active
Look at the VoiceInk menu bar icon. If Power Mode is active, you will see the emoji of the current configuration next to the icon.
The Default Mode Is Applying Everywhere
A common cause of unexpected setting changes is a Power Mode marked as Default. A Default mode activates automatically in any app or website that doesn't have its own specific Power Mode configured — which means it can silently override your settings everywhere.
To check for this:
- Open VoiceInk → go to the Power Mode tab in the sidebar
- Look for any mode marked as Default
- Open that mode and uncheck the Set as default option if you don't want it applying globally
How to Manage Power Mode
- Disable Power Mode: If you don't want your settings to change automatically, you can disable Power Mode from the main menu.
- Customize Power Mode: Edit your configurations to better suit your workflow in the Power Mode settings.