diff --git a/custom_components/marstek_local_api/coordinator.py b/custom_components/marstek_local_api/coordinator.py
index 67a6ad1..706583f 100644
--- a/custom_components/marstek_local_api/coordinator.py
+++ b/custom_components/marstek_local_api/coordinator.py
@@ -448,7 +448,7 @@ def _command_kwargs() -> dict[str, Any]:
 
             def _command_delay() -> float:
                 """Back off a little between calls; go faster while probing initial contact."""
-                return 0.2 if is_first_update and not had_success else 1.0
+                return 2.0 if is_first_update and not had_success else 5.0
 
             if is_first_update:
                 _LOGGER.debug("First update - fetching device info")