diff --git a/server.py b/server.py
index 8d5e528..1cd093e 100755
--- a/server.py
+++ b/server.py
@@ -206,13 +206,14 @@ def stop():
     ticker.sendline('K')
     
     if not displaying_screensaver:
+        time.sleep(1) # give time for leds to turn off
         ticker.close()
     else:
         screensaver_p.close()
         
     if not ticker_stopped:
         
-        time.sleep(2) # give time for leds to turn off
+        time.sleep(1) # give time for leds to turn off
         ticker.close()
         ticker_stopped = True