diff --git a/lxst_relay.py b/lxst_relay.py
index 8af458c..421974d 100644
--- a/lxst_relay.py
+++ b/lxst_relay.py
@@ -549,6 +549,7 @@ class LXSTRelay(SignallingReceiver):
 
         # ---- Startup announce ----
         self.destination.announce()
+        self.bot_destination.announce()
         self.channel_manager.announce_all()
 
         RNS.log(
@@ -747,6 +748,7 @@ class LXSTRelay(SignallingReceiver):
 
     def announce(self):
         self.destination.announce()
+        self.bot_destination.announce()
         self.channel_manager.announce_all()
         RNS.log("Relay announced on network", RNS.LOG_NOTICE)