diff --git a/door_pi_control/__init__.py b/door_pi_control/__init__.py
index 1b80390..351d25f 100644
--- a/door_pi_control/__init__.py
+++ b/door_pi_control/__init__.py
@@ -160,7 +160,7 @@ class DoorControl:
         """Opens the serial port controlling the door opener. config must have a serial_port member."""
         try:
             self.serial_port = serial.Serial(config.serial_port, timeout=2)
-            self._send_door_cmd(b'r')
+            self._send_door_cmd(b'>r1\n')
         except:
             self.serial_port = None
         return self.serial_port
@@ -224,7 +224,7 @@ class DoorControl:
     def _check_reporting(self, current: int):
         if current == 0:
             self.logger.info("Turning position reporting on")
-            self._send_door_cmd(b'r')
+            self._send_door_cmd(b'>r1\n')
         else:
             self.logger.info("Position reporting is on")