diff --git a/esphome.yaml b/esphome.yaml
index 96de7d3..d2323d2 100644
--- a/esphome.yaml
+++ b/esphome.yaml
@@ -97,7 +97,7 @@ wifi:
   # Enable fallback hotspot (captive portal) in case wifi connection fails
   ap:
     ssid: "${device_name}"
-    password: !secret esphome_wifi_ap_password
+    password: ${wifi_password}
 
 captive_portal: