diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Actions/types.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Actions/types.yml
index 4b3d75bf92..07d1a622ad 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Actions/types.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Actions/types.yml
@@ -37,6 +37,7 @@
   description: Turn the light on and off.
   components:
   - type: InstantAction
+    useDelay: 1
     icon: { sprite: Objects/Tools/flashlight.rsi, state: flashlight }
     iconOn: { sprite: Objects/Tools/flashlight.rsi, state: flashlight-on }
     event: !type:ToggleActionEvent