diff --git a/VoiceInk/HotkeyManager.swift b/VoiceInk/HotkeyManager.swift
index ce800a7..66f41c5 100644
--- a/VoiceInk/HotkeyManager.swift
+++ b/VoiceInk/HotkeyManager.swift
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ class HotkeyManager: ObservableObject {
     // Key state tracking
     private var currentKeyState = false
     private var keyPressStartTime: Date?
-    private let briefPressThreshold = 1.0 // 1 second threshold for brief press
+    private let briefPressThreshold = 1.7
     private var isHandsFreeMode = false
     
     // Debounce for Fn key