diff --git a/poweriface/firmware/main.c b/poweriface/firmware/main.c
index ac65add..5cfcab5 100644
--- a/poweriface/firmware/main.c
+++ b/poweriface/firmware/main.c
@@ -134,6 +134,8 @@ static void loop() {
 			case 0x21:
 				if (msg.length == 1) {
 					fire_relay(msg.data[0]);
+					// also send out the current status
+					send_status();
 				}
 			}
 		}