diff --git a/software/GToE/GToE.ino b/software/GToE/GToE.ino
index 44fe527..b3e422a 100644
--- a/software/GToE/GToE.ino
+++ b/software/GToE/GToE.ino
@@ -319,7 +319,7 @@ void checkInputs() {
     resetClocks();
     playBtnPushed = true;
     saveState();
-    lastInteractionTime = millis();
+    updateScreen(); //to wake up the screen if turned off
   } else if (digitalRead(START_STOP_BTN_PIN) && playBtnPushed) {
     playBtnPushed = false;
   }