diff --git a/res/layout/activity_monitor.xml b/res/layout/activity_monitor.xml
index 566286e..07625b9 100644
--- a/res/layout/activity_monitor.xml
+++ b/res/layout/activity_monitor.xml
@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@
     android:paddingLeft="@dimen/activity_horizontal_margin"
     android:paddingRight="@dimen/activity_horizontal_margin"
     android:paddingTop="@dimen/activity_vertical_margin"
+    android:keepScreenOn="true"
     tools:context="protect.babymonitor.MonitorActivity" >
 
     <TextView