diff --git a/jellyfin_mpv_shim/clients.py b/jellyfin_mpv_shim/clients.py
index a2411544d..f79bb7601 100644
--- a/jellyfin_mpv_shim/clients.py
+++ b/jellyfin_mpv_shim/clients.py
@@ -220,6 +220,8 @@ def event(event_name, data):
         client.start(websocket=True)
 
         client.jellyfin.post_capabilities(CAPABILITIES)
+        # Small delay so the server has time to process request
+        time.sleep(3)
         return self.validate_client(client)
 
     def remove_client(self, uuid: str):