diff --git a/connect_switch.ino b/connect_switch.ino
index e865f8d..33d93c2 100644
--- a/connect_switch.ino
+++ b/connect_switch.ino
@@ -129,8 +129,10 @@ void setup()
     gameMode = 1;
   }
 
-  MsTimer2::set(1, perms);
-  MsTimer2::start();
+  if(gameMode == 1){
+    MsTimer2::set(1, perms);
+    MsTimer2::start();
+  }
 }
 
 void handleButtonInput(ButtonInfo *but)