diff --git a/es-core/src/PowerSaver.cpp b/es-core/src/PowerSaver.cpp
index cfa648856..a7805ca71 100644
--- a/es-core/src/PowerSaver.cpp
+++ b/es-core/src/PowerSaver.cpp
@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
 #include "PowerSaver.h"
+#include "AudioManager.h"
 #include "Settings.h"
 #include <string.h>
 
@@ -17,6 +18,9 @@ void PowerSaver::init()
 
 int PowerSaver::getTimeout()
 {
+	if (SDL_GetAudioStatus() == SDL_AUDIO_PAUSED)
+		AudioManager::getInstance()->deinit();
+
 	// Used only for SDL_WaitEventTimeout. Use `getMode()` for modes.
 	return mRunningScreenSaver ? mWakeupTimeout : mScreenSaverTimeout;
 }