diff --git a/src/python/matrix_client.py b/src/python/matrix_client.py
index c2050253..6079e0c5 100644
--- a/src/python/matrix_client.py
+++ b/src/python/matrix_client.py
@@ -45,6 +45,9 @@ class MatrixClient(nio.AsyncClient):
             user       = user,
             device_id  = device_id,
             store_path = store,
+            config     = nio.AsyncClientConfig(
+                max_timeout_retry_wait_time = 10,
+            ),
         )
 
         from .backend import Backend