diff --git a/timer.py b/timer.py
index 4f7290b..b75e459 100644
--- a/timer.py
+++ b/timer.py
@@ -72,13 +72,17 @@
 #---------------------------------------
 
 
-
+import os
 import sys
 import pyglet
 import datetime
 import time
 from datetime import timedelta
 
+
+#turn on the HDMI adapter, in case it is off
+os.system ('sudo /home/pi/rpi-hdmi.sh on')
+
 window = pyglet.window.Window(fullscreen=True)