diff --git a/app/(tabs)/_layout.tsx b/app/(tabs)/_layout.tsx
index e3e50cd..2e64065 100644
--- a/app/(tabs)/_layout.tsx
+++ b/app/(tabs)/_layout.tsx
@@ -207,7 +207,7 @@ export default function TabLayout() {
         if (sessionActiveRef.current) {
           safeStartSTT();
         }
-      }, 800); // 800ms to ensure TTS audio fully fades
+      }, 300); // 300ms to ensure TTS audio fully fades
       return () => clearTimeout(timer);
     }