diff --git a/btsetup.go b/btsetup.go
index 1da97b0..8395224 100644
--- a/btsetup.go
+++ b/btsetup.go
@@ -1,6 +1,8 @@
 package infinitime
 
 import (
+	"os/exec"
+
 	bt "github.com/muka/go-bluetooth/api"
 	"github.com/muka/go-bluetooth/bluez/profile/adapter"
 )
@@ -13,11 +15,13 @@ func init() {
 	if err != nil {
 		panic(err)
 	}
-	
+
+	// Power on command (workaround as go-bluetooth does not have a power on function)
+	exec.Command("bluetoothctl", "power", "on").Start()
+
 	defaultAdapter = da
 }
 
-
 func Exit() error {
 	return bt.Exit()
-}
\ No newline at end of file
+}