diff --git a/src/protect-accessory.ts b/src/protect-accessory.ts
index bb9a630..e959c78 100644
--- a/src/protect-accessory.ts
+++ b/src/protect-accessory.ts
@@ -62,7 +62,7 @@ export abstract class ProtectAccessory extends ProtectBase {
 
   // All accessories require a configureDevice function. This is where all the
   // accessory-specific configuration and setup happens.
-  protected abstract async configureDevice(): Promise<boolean>;
+  protected abstract configureDevice(): Promise<boolean>;
 
   // Utility function to return the fully enumerated name of this camera.
   public name(): string {