diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 62f0e52..2fc1373 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -2,6 +2,10 @@
 
 All notable changes to this project will be documented in this file.
 
+## 1.6.0(beta3)
+
+- [WorkInProgress] This plugin slows down Homebridge / socket closed messages #387
+
 ## 1.6.0(beta2)
 
 - [WorkInProgress] Switching activities powers off activity #395
diff --git a/harmonyBase.js b/harmonyBase.js
index a1f32e4..f13a69c 100644
--- a/harmonyBase.js
+++ b/harmonyBase.js
@@ -282,12 +282,6 @@ HarmonyBase.prototype = {
     this.harmony.on('close', () => {
       harmonyPlatform.log('(' + harmonyPlatform.name + ')' + 'WARNING - socket closed');
 
-      this.harmony.close().catch((e2) => {
-        harmonyPlatform.log(
-          '(' + harmonyPlatform.name + ')' + 'Error - Error closing  ' + e2.message
-        );
-      });
-
       setTimeout(() => {
         if (harmonyPlatform.hubRemoteId == undefined) {
           this.harmony
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 5babb4a..53cb766 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "homebridge-harmony",
-  "version": "1.6.0-beta2",
+  "version": "1.6.0-beta3",
   "author": "Nicolas Dujardin",
   "description": "Publish your harmony activities as homekit accessories",
   "main": "index.js",