diff --git a/pong-bot.py b/pong-bot.py
index 49bf7ec..c760d80 100644
--- a/pong-bot.py
+++ b/pong-bot.py
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ interface = meshtastic.serial_interface.SerialInterface() #serial interface
 #interface=meshtastic.tcp_interface.TCPInterface(hostname="192.168.0.1") # IP of your device
 #interface=meshtastic.ble_interface.BLEInterface("AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF") # BLE interface
 
-trap_list = ("ping","ack","testing") #A list of strings to trap and respond to
+trap_list = ("ping","ack","testing","pong") #A list of strings to trap and respond to
 help_message = "PongBot, here for you like a friend who is not. Try: ping@foo"
 RESPOND_BY_DM_ONLY = True # Set to True to respond messages via DM only (keeps the channel clean)
 
@@ -38,6 +38,8 @@ def auto_response(message,snr,rssi):
         bot_response = "ACK-ACK!" + f" SNR: {snr} RSSI: {rssi}"
     elif "testing" in message.lower():
         bot_response = "Testing 1,2,3"
+    elif "pong" in message.lower():
+        bot_response = "PING!!"
     else:
         bot_response = "I'm sorry, I'm afraid I can't do that."