diff --git a/rtlplayground.c b/rtlplayground.c
index e85809b..55b6d52 100644
--- a/rtlplayground.c
+++ b/rtlplayground.c
@@ -1161,6 +1161,9 @@ void idle(void)
 		reg_write_m(RTL837X_REG_SEC_COUNTER);
 		reg_read_m(RTL837X_REG_SEC_COUNTER);
 
+		// Check for button presses once a second
+		handle_button();
+
 #ifdef DEBUG
 		print_sfr_data();
 		write_char('\n');
@@ -1200,9 +1203,6 @@ void idle(void)
 	// Check for changes with SFP modules
 	handle_sfp();
 
-	// Check for button presses
-	handle_button();
-
 	// Check new Packets RX
 	handle_rx();
 	// Check UIP for packets to transmit