diff --git a/ESP32-IDF_ESPNOW-Transmitter/main/joystick.c b/ESP32-IDF_ESPNOW-Transmitter/main/joystick.c
index c6bff8f92..c27340e95 100644
--- a/ESP32-IDF_ESPNOW-Transmitter/main/joystick.c
+++ b/ESP32-IDF_ESPNOW-Transmitter/main/joystick.c
@@ -115,6 +115,7 @@ static void statusDataSend(const uint8_t *mac_addr, esp_now_send_status_t status
         ESP_LOGE(TAG, "esp_now_send() failed: %s", esp_err_to_name(status));
         ESP_LOGE(TAG, "Ensure that receiver is powered-on and MAC is correct.");
         deletePeer();
+        esp_restart();
     }
 }