diff --git a/matrix.py b/matrix.py
index 7c8ce08..bbb457e 100644
--- a/matrix.py
+++ b/matrix.py
@@ -88,7 +88,7 @@ class Matrix64Display(SampleBase):
         try:
             brightness = get_brightness()
             if brightness:
-                self.matrix.brightness = int(float(brightness)) / 10
+                self.matrix.brightness = int(float(brightness)) / 10 + 1
         except Exception as e:
             self.matrix.brightness = 5