diff --git a/backend/sensors.py b/backend/sensors.py
index d5c6e94..8b4d742 100644
--- a/backend/sensors.py
+++ b/backend/sensors.py
@@ -94,6 +94,7 @@ class LxMeter:
 
         try:
             self.bus.write_byte_data(self.addr, 0xa0, 0x03) # enable the sensor
+            setGain(16)
         except:
             raise Exception('An exception occured when enabling lux meter')