diff --git a/esphome/aussensensor.yaml b/esphome/aussensensor.yaml
index 42d8466..849002d 100644
--- a/esphome/aussensensor.yaml
+++ b/esphome/aussensensor.yaml
@@ -22,6 +22,7 @@ logger:
 
 # Enable Home Assistant API
 api:
+  password: !secret api
 
 ota:
   password: !secret ota