diff --git a/examples/bme280test/bme280test.ino b/examples/bme280test/bme280test.ino
index ca84c39..e06ffb5 100644
--- a/examples/bme280test/bme280test.ino
+++ b/examples/bme280test/bme280test.ino
@@ -50,6 +50,8 @@ void setup() {
     delayTime = 1000;
 
     Serial.println();
+
+    delay(100); // let sensor boot up
 }