diff --git a/esphome/basement_temp.yaml b/esphome/basement_temp.yaml
index 13356b3..ed30647 100644
--- a/esphome/basement_temp.yaml
+++ b/esphome/basement_temp.yaml
@@ -6,6 +6,11 @@ esphome:
 wifi:
   ssid: !secret wifi
   password: !secret wifi_pass
+  
+  manual_ip:
+    static_ip: 192.168.x.x
+    gateway: 192.168.x.x
+    subnet: x.x.x.x  
 
   # Enable fallback hotspot (captive portal) in case wifi connection fails
   ap: