diff --git a/addon_meterstoha/config.yaml b/addon_meterstoha/config.yaml
index 8ce2b10..bf53a64 100644
--- a/addon_meterstoha/config.yaml
+++ b/addon_meterstoha/config.yaml
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 ---
 name: MetersToHA
-version: 2024.12.7
+version: 2024.12.8
 slug: meterstoha
 description: MetersToHA add-on for Home Assistant
 url: https://github.com/mdeweerd/MetersToHA
diff --git a/apps/meters_to_ha/meters_to_ha.py b/apps/meters_to_ha/meters_to_ha.py
index ec492fb..fcdda55 100755
--- a/apps/meters_to_ha/meters_to_ha.py
+++ b/apps/meters_to_ha/meters_to_ha.py
@@ -1083,6 +1083,7 @@ def set_clipboard_and_paste(self, element, text):
         # To avoid special key interpretations (^,~,`), copy to clipboard
         # and then paste it to the browser
 
+        delay = 0.1
         # Set the desired text in the clipboard
         pyperclip.copy(text)
         # Simulate a paste operation
@@ -1091,6 +1092,10 @@ def set_clipboard_and_paste(self, element, text):
         actions.key_down(Keys.CONTROL).send_keys("v").key_up(
             Keys.CONTROL
         ).perform()
+        time.sleep(delay)
+        if element.get_attribute("value") == "":
+            # Paste did not work, send keys as backup method
+            element.send_keys(text)
 
     def set_input_value(self, element, value: str):
         # Use JavaScript to set the value of the input field (untested)