diff --git a/services/java/com/android/server/PowerManagerService.java b/services/java/com/android/server/PowerManagerService.java
index 270e3cba52a30..2e1cf569705c9 100644
--- a/services/java/com/android/server/PowerManagerService.java
+++ b/services/java/com/android/server/PowerManagerService.java
@@ -91,7 +91,7 @@ class PowerManagerService extends IPowerManager.Stub
     private static final int LONG_DIM_TIME = 7000;              // t+N-5 sec
 
     // How long to wait to debounce light sensor changes.
-    private static final int LIGHT_SENSOR_DELAY = 1000;
+    private static final int LIGHT_SENSOR_DELAY = 2000;
 
     // For debouncing the proximity sensor.
     private static final int PROXIMITY_SENSOR_DELAY = 1000;