diff --git a/examples/companion_radio/MyMesh.cpp b/examples/companion_radio/MyMesh.cpp
index 8a6f63c5..1b29daa0 100644
--- a/examples/companion_radio/MyMesh.cpp
+++ b/examples/companion_radio/MyMesh.cpp
@@ -2223,8 +2223,5 @@ bool MyMesh::advert() {
 
 // To check if there is pending work
 bool MyMesh::hasPendingWork() const {
-#if defined(WITH_BRIDGE)
-  if (bridge.isRunning()) return true; // bridge needs WiFi radio, can't sleep
-#endif
   return _mgr->getOutboundTotal() > 0;
 }