diff --git a/python/examples/livetest.py b/python/examples/livetest.py
index b0086b9..e861e7d 100644
--- a/python/examples/livetest.py
+++ b/python/examples/livetest.py
@@ -32,8 +32,6 @@ sensor.select_gas_heater_profile(0)
 # sensor.set_gas_heater_profile(200, 150, nb_profile=1)
 # sensor.select_gas_heater_profile(1)
 
-sensor.set_power_mode(bme680.FORCED_MODE)
-
 print("\n\nPolling:")
 try:
     while True:
@@ -46,8 +44,6 @@ try:
             else:
                 print(output)
 
-            sensor.set_power_mode(bme680.FORCED_MODE)
-
         time.sleep(1)
 
 except KeyboardInterrupt: