diff --git a/discobert.py b/discobert.py
index 5d0b4f9..50409d0 100644
--- a/discobert.py
+++ b/discobert.py
@@ -292,7 +292,9 @@ def setOnOff():
 
 def doorShutdown():
     tts.say(random.choice(bye_sayings), "en")
-    closeService(4) # sleep to give pir sensor some time
+     # sleep to give user some time to close the door
+     # (pir sensor also stays up for 2 sec)
+    closeService(5)
 
 def bootstrap():
     wiringpi.wiringPiSetup()