diff --git a/startup.lua b/startup.lua
index 799940d..5b95c7b 100644
--- a/startup.lua
+++ b/startup.lua
@@ -819,6 +819,8 @@ local function handleOutgoingDial()
 
         -- Only open local iris if connection is safe
         if connectionSafe and config.irisEnabled then
+            -- Wait 2 seconds to avoid voiding the iris
+            sleep(2)
             utils.openIris()
             display.showConnected(state.destAddressname, state.destAddress)
         elseif connectionSafe then