diff --git a/main.py b/main.py
index 8a69799..b079672 100644
--- a/main.py
+++ b/main.py
@@ -26,6 +26,7 @@ options.hardware_mapping = 'regular'
 options.pixel_mapper_config = 'U-mapper'
 options.limit_refresh_rate_hz = 240
 options.gpio_slowdown = 4
+options.brightness = 50
 screen = RGBMatrix(options = options)