diff --git a/bot.py b/bot.py
index 46367fc..e248b91 100644
--- a/bot.py
+++ b/bot.py
@@ -67,7 +67,7 @@ class Bot:
     def _take_photo_blocking(
         self,
         adjust_perspective=True,
-        timeout: float = 5.0,
+        timeout: float = 10.0,
     ) -> List[cv2.typing.MatLike]:
         privacy_mode = self.tapo.getPrivacyMode()
 
@@ -295,7 +295,7 @@ class Bot:
                 )
 
     async def take_photo(
-        self, adjust_perspective=True, timeout=5.0
+        self, adjust_perspective=True, timeout=10.0
     ) -> List[cv2.typing.MatLike]:
         item_state = await self._get_item_state()
         if item_state == "OFF":