diff --git a/selfdrive/ui/mici/layouts/settings/network/__init__.py b/selfdrive/ui/mici/layouts/settings/network/__init__.py
index c14d8ad8e..659cd5ff3 100644
--- a/selfdrive/ui/mici/layouts/settings/network/__init__.py
+++ b/selfdrive/ui/mici/layouts/settings/network/__init__.py
@@ -134,7 +134,7 @@ class NetworkLayoutMici(NavWidget):
     elif connected_network is not None:
       display_network = connected_network
       self._wifi_button.set_text(normalize_ssid(connected_network.ssid))
-      self._wifi_button.set_value(self._wifi_manager.ipv4_address or "not connected")
+      self._wifi_button.set_value(self._wifi_manager.ipv4_address or "obtaining IP...")
     else:
       display_network = None
       self._wifi_button.set_text("wi-fi")