diff --git a/ocarina/settings/__init__.py b/ocarina/settings/__init__.py
index 1621bb81..f4bb41ee 100644
--- a/ocarina/settings/__init__.py
+++ b/ocarina/settings/__init__.py
@@ -22,6 +22,7 @@ def hide_settings(*args):
 	body.hide_page(SETTINGS_PAGE)
 	body.switch_to_page_n(0)
 close_button.connect("clicked", hide_settings)
+hide_settings()
 
 def show_settings():
 	body.show_page(SETTINGS_PAGE)