diff --git a/platformio.ini b/platformio.ini
index 47b5a8a..decf26d 100644
--- a/platformio.ini
+++ b/platformio.ini
@@ -17,5 +17,6 @@ board_build.mcu = esp8266
 ; change MCU frequency
 board_build.f_cpu = 80000000L
 upload_protocol = esptool
-lib_deps = WS2812FX
-
+lib_deps =
+    WS2812FX
+    JustWifi
diff --git a/src/main.cpp b/src/main.cpp
index 7061431..0d47c98 100644
--- a/src/main.cpp
+++ b/src/main.cpp
@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
 #include <WS2812FX.h>
+#include <ESP8266WiFi.h>
 
 #define LED_COUNT 60
 #define LED_PIN 12
@@ -19,7 +20,12 @@ unsigned long last_change = 0;
 unsigned long now = 0;
 
 void setup() {
-   ws2812fx.init();
+
+    WiFi.mode(WIFI_OFF);
+    WiFi.forceSleepBegin();
+    delay(1);
+
+    ws2812fx.init();
 
     // Set the LED’s overall brightness. 0=strip off, 255=strip at full intensity
     ws2812fx.setBrightness(255);