diff --git a/gametest_rev1.py b/gametest_rev1.py
index c2a714a..ff0a374 100644
--- a/gametest_rev1.py
+++ b/gametest_rev1.py
@@ -271,6 +271,7 @@ def change_led_speed(colour, speed):
 def led_handler():
         global timer_led_blink_toggle, timer_led_switched, timer_led_updated, leds_constant_update
 
+        leds_constant_update = False
         # led blinking effect. can be toggled on or off by setting led_blink to true or false.
         # blinks every second-
         if leds_constant_update == True: