diff --git a/src/main.c b/src/main.c
index ca00744..259e6b7 100644
--- a/src/main.c
+++ b/src/main.c
@@ -216,6 +216,7 @@ static void update_countdown_fsm(uint32_t time_ms)
 			// extend time when on button is pressed again
 			if(buttons_get_events(BTN_ON) & BTN_EVENT_PRESSED
 					|| (buttons_is_pressed(BTN_ON)
+						&& (time_in_state > 3000)
 						&& ((time_ms - buttons_get_last_change_time(BTN_ON)) > 500)
 						&& ((time_ms - buttons_get_last_change_time(BTN_ON)) % 500 == 0))) {
 				if(m_countdown_off_time < 10 * ONE_MINUTE) {