diff --git a/etc/systemd/system/matterbridge.timer b/etc/systemd/system/matterbridge.timer
index 08aaf195..2b90bb9a 100644
--- a/etc/systemd/system/matterbridge.timer
+++ b/etc/systemd/system/matterbridge.timer
@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@ Description=Restart Matterbridge daemon daily at 05 Finnish time
 
 [Timer]
 OnCalendar=*-*-* 05:00:00 Europe/Helsinki
+OnBootSec=0
 RandomizedDelaySec=1h
 Persistent=true