diff --git a/client_config.yml b/client_config.yml
index 4ace5c3..a49d591 100644
--- a/client_config.yml
+++ b/client_config.yml
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ voice:
     input_mixer: 'Mic'
     output_mixer: 'PCM'
     input_volume: 100
-    output_volume: 40
+    output_volume: 30
     file_address: "http://hugveycmd.local:8888"
     output_driver: pulseaudio
     
diff --git a/hugvey/central_command.py b/hugvey/central_command.py
index cdb20ca..c7d6bdf 100644
--- a/hugvey/central_command.py
+++ b/hugvey/central_command.py
@@ -511,7 +511,7 @@ class HugveyState(object):
                 event = await asyncio.wait_for(self.eventQueue.get(), 2)
             except asyncio.futures.TimeoutError as e:
                 # detect missing heartbeat:
-                if  self.isConfigured and time.time() - self.isConfigured > 5:
+                if  self.isConfigured and time.time() - self.isConfigured > 15:
                     self.gone()
                 continue