diff --git a/systemd/pkgwatch.timer b/systemd/pkgwatch.timer
index c8f436f..486afc3 100644
--- a/systemd/pkgwatch.timer
+++ b/systemd/pkgwatch.timer
@@ -1,12 +1,12 @@
 # Periodic, not persistent (see docs/SPEC.md > Vision): no catch-up burst
 # for missed ticks. The laptop is only on while logged in, so the user
 # manager starting (= login) is what matters: OnStartupSec runs a check
-# shortly after login instead of waiting up to an hour for the next tick.
+# right after login (10s, so the session bus and network are up) instead of waiting up to an hour for the next tick.
 [Unit]
 Description=Run pkgwatch hourly
 
 [Timer]
-OnStartupSec=2min
+OnStartupSec=10s
 OnCalendar=hourly
 RandomizedDelaySec=5min
 Persistent=false