diff --git a/scripts/hostapd.conf b/scripts/hostapd.conf
index 5a2b1fa..7ce7117 100644
--- a/scripts/hostapd.conf
+++ b/scripts/hostapd.conf
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 # interface file to control hostapd from tuya-convert
 ctrl_interface=hostapd_ctrl
+driver=nl80211
 
 # our AP SSID
 ssid=vtrust-flash