diff --git a/whisrs/config.toml b/whisrs/config.toml
index a30b401..dd9050e 100644
--- a/whisrs/config.toml
+++ b/whisrs/config.toml
@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ device = "pipewire"
 [general]
 backend = "local-whisper"
 language = "en"
+silence_timeout_ms = 6000
 notify = true
 audio_feedback = true