diff --git a/platformio.ini b/platformio.ini
index 52aebdd..1172a7d 100644
--- a/platformio.ini
+++ b/platformio.ini
@@ -15,6 +15,10 @@
 lib_deps=
   https://github.com/SlimeVR/CmdParser.git
 monitor_speed = 115200
+monitor_flags = --echo
+monitor_filters = colorize
+;monitor_rts = 0
+;monitor_dtr = 0
 framework = arduino
 build_flags =
 ;If you want to set hardcoded WiFi SSID and password, uncomment and edit the lines below