diff --git a/Doorbell-Speaker.ino b/Doorbell-Speaker.ino
index cd7d17d..784ed3e 100644
--- a/Doorbell-Speaker.ino
+++ b/Doorbell-Speaker.ino
@@ -37,6 +37,7 @@ unsigned long lastcheck = 120000;
 
 void setup()
 {
+  WiFi.setSleep(false); // untested. Should keep WiFi alive
   btStop(); // turn off bluetooth
   hwSerial.begin(9600, SERIAL_8N1, 18, 19);  // speed, type, TX, RX
   Serial.begin(115200);