diff --git a/iptv.lua b/iptv.lua
index 6a9b343..ea37440 100644
--- a/iptv.lua
+++ b/iptv.lua
@@ -250,6 +250,7 @@ function activate()
     return
   else
     is_active=true
+    fader:on()
     showplaylist()
     add_bindings()
     if not timer then