diff --git a/circuitpython/code/main.py b/circuitpython/code/main.py
index 389ab24..c39b037 100644
--- a/circuitpython/code/main.py
+++ b/circuitpython/code/main.py
@@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ else:
     # if neopixel is disable : turn off the LED
     pixel = neopixel.NeoPixel(board.NEOPIXEL, 1, brightness=1)
     pixel[0] = (0, 0, 0)
-    pixel = None
+    del pixel
 
 sys_data = cameteo.SysData(debug=False)
 bme_data = cameteo.BME280Data()