diff --git a/drivers/lcd/pcf8574_lcd_backpack.c b/drivers/lcd/pcf8574_lcd_backpack.c
index 1299af504a7..63a2ad35452 100644
--- a/drivers/lcd/pcf8574_lcd_backpack.c
+++ b/drivers/lcd/pcf8574_lcd_backpack.c
@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@
 #define DELAY_US_NYBBLE0    20
 #define DELAY_US_NYBBLE1    10
 #define DELAY_US_WRITE      40
-#define DELAY_US_HOMECLEAR  1500
+#define DELAY_US_HOMECLEAR  2000
 
 /* HD44780 commands */