diff --git a/src/modules/AdminModule.cpp b/src/modules/AdminModule.cpp
index cc2811f8c..be692e6d1 100644
--- a/src/modules/AdminModule.cpp
+++ b/src/modules/AdminModule.cpp
@@ -837,6 +837,7 @@ bool AdminModule::handleSetModuleConfig(const meshtastic_ModuleConfig &c)
             LOG_ERROR("Invalid serial config");
             return false;
         }
+        disableBluetooth(); // Disable Bluetooth to prevent interference during Serial configuration
         moduleConfig.has_serial = true;
         moduleConfig.serial = c.payload_variant.serial;
         break;