diff --git a/Scripts/discord_webhook.py b/Scripts/discord_webhook.py
index 99525e8..f19ee36 100644
--- a/Scripts/discord_webhook.py
+++ b/Scripts/discord_webhook.py
@@ -1,8 +1,23 @@
-import urequests as requests # type: ignore
-from secrets import secrets
+# Minimal module-level state (only what we need)
+_CONFIG = {"discord_webhook_url": None, "discord_alert_webhook_url": None}
+
+def set_config(cfg: dict):
+    """Initialize module with minimal values from loaded config (call from main)."""
+    global _CONFIG
+    if not cfg:
+        _CONFIG = {"discord_webhook_url": None, "discord_alert_webhook_url": None}
+        return
+    _CONFIG = {
+        "discord_webhook_url": cfg.get("discord_webhook_url"),
+        "discord_alert_webhook_url": cfg.get("discord_alert_webhook_url"),
+    }
+
+def _get_webhook_url(is_alert: bool = False):
+    if is_alert:
+        return _CONFIG.get("discord_alert_webhook_url") or _CONFIG.get("discord_webhook_url")
+    return _CONFIG.get("discord_webhook_url")
 
 def _escape_json_str(s: str) -> str:
-    # minimal JSON string escaper for quotes/backslashes and control chars
     s = s.replace("\\", "\\\\")
     s = s.replace('"', '\\"')
     s = s.replace("\n", "\\n")
@@ -11,44 +26,52 @@ def _escape_json_str(s: str) -> str:
     return s
 
 def send_discord_message(message, username="Auto Garden Bot", is_alert=False):
-    """Send Discord message with 3-second timeout to prevent blocking."""
+    """
+    Send Discord message. Import urequests locally to avoid occupying RAM when idle.
+    Returns True on success, False otherwise.
+    """
     resp = None
-    
-    # Use alert webhook if specified, otherwise normal webhook
-    if is_alert:
-        url = secrets.get('discord_alert_webhook_url') or secrets.get('discord_webhook_url')
-    else:
-        url = secrets.get('discord_webhook_url')
-    
+    url = _get_webhook_url(is_alert=is_alert)
+    if not url:
+        return False
+
     try:
-        if not url:
-            return False
+        # local import to save RAM
+        import urequests as requests  # type: ignore
+        import gc
 
-        url = url.strip().strip('\'"')
-
-        # Build JSON manually to preserve emoji/unicode as UTF-8
+        url = str(url).strip().strip('\'"')
         content = _escape_json_str(message)
         user = _escape_json_str(username)
         body_bytes = ('{"content":"%s","username":"%s"}' % (content, user)).encode("utf-8")
-
         headers = {"Content-Type": "application/json; charset=utf-8"}
 
-        # Make POST request (urequests has built-in ~5s timeout)
         resp = requests.post(url, data=body_bytes, headers=headers)
 
         status = getattr(resp, "status", getattr(resp, "status_code", None))
-
-        if status and 200 <= status < 300:
-            return True
-        else:
-            return False
+        success = bool(status and 200 <= status < 300)
+        if not success:
+            # optional: print status for debugging, but avoid spamming
+            print("Discord webhook failed, status:", status)
+        return success
 
     except Exception as e:
-        # Silently fail (don't spam console with Discord errors)
+        # avoid raising to prevent crashing monitors; print minimal info
+        print("Discord webhook exception:", e)
         return False
+
     finally:
-        if resp:
-            try:
+        try:
+            if resp:
                 resp.close()
-            except:
-                pass
\ No newline at end of file
+        except:
+            pass
+        # free large objects and modules, then force GC
+        try:
+            del resp
+        except:
+            pass
+        try:
+            gc.collect()
+        except:
+            pass
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/Scripts/monitors.py b/Scripts/monitors.py
index 8b8effe..029c2a1 100644
--- a/Scripts/monitors.py
+++ b/Scripts/monitors.py
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 import time # type: ignore
-from scripts.discord_webhook import send_discord_message
+import scripts.discord_webhook as discord_webhook
 from scripts.temperature_sensor import TemperatureSensor
 
 class Monitor:
@@ -108,13 +108,11 @@ class TemperatureMonitor(Monitor):
             self.alert_start_time = current_time
             print(alert_message)
             
-            # Send to appropriate Discord channel
+            # send alert (use module-level discord_webhook; set_config must be called in main)
             if self.send_alerts_to_separate_channel:
-                from scripts.discord_webhook import send_discord_message
-                send_discord_message(alert_message, is_alert=True)
+                discord_webhook.send_discord_message(alert_message, is_alert=True)
             else:
-                from scripts.discord_webhook import send_discord_message
-                send_discord_message(alert_message)
+                discord_webhook.send_discord_message(alert_message)
             
             self.alert_sent = True
             
@@ -139,13 +137,11 @@ class TemperatureMonitor(Monitor):
             )
             print(recovery_message)
             
-            # Send to appropriate Discord channel
+            # send recovery message
             if self.send_alerts_to_separate_channel:
-                from scripts.discord_webhook import send_alert_message
-                send_alert_message(recovery_message)
+                discord_webhook.send_discord_message(recovery_message, is_alert=True)
             else:
-                from scripts.discord_webhook import send_discord_message
-                send_discord_message(recovery_message)
+                discord_webhook.send_discord_message(recovery_message)
             
             self.alert_sent = False
             self.alert_start_time = None
@@ -198,14 +194,14 @@ class ACMonitor(Monitor):
             # Too hot, turn AC on
             if self.ac.turn_on():
                 if not self.last_notified_state:
-                    send_discord_message(f"❄️ AC turned ON - Current: {current_temp:.1f}°F, Target: {self.target_temp:.1f}°F")
+                    discord_webhook.send_discord_message(f"❄️ AC turned ON - Current: {current_temp:.1f}°F, Target: {self.target_temp:.1f}°F")
                     self.last_notified_state = True
         
         elif current_temp < (self.target_temp - self.temp_swing):
             # Cool enough, turn AC off
             if self.ac.turn_off():
                 if self.last_notified_state:
-                    send_discord_message(f"✅ AC turned OFF - Current: {current_temp:.1f}°F, Target: {self.target_temp:.1f}°F")
+                    discord_webhook.send_discord_message(f"✅ AC turned OFF - Current: {current_temp:.1f}°F, Target: {self.target_temp:.1f}°F")
                     self.last_notified_state = False
         
         # Else: within temp_swing range, maintain current state
@@ -244,27 +240,28 @@ class HeaterMonitor(Monitor):
             # Too cold, turn heater on
             if self.heater.turn_on():
                 if not self.last_notified_state:
-                    send_discord_message(f"🔥 Heater turned ON - Current: {current_temp:.1f}°F, Target: {self.target_temp:.1f}°F")
+                    discord_webhook.send_discord_message(f"🔥 Heater turned ON - Current: {current_temp:.1f}°F, Target: {self.target_temp:.1f}°F")
                     self.last_notified_state = True
         
         elif current_temp > (self.target_temp + self.temp_swing):
             # Warm enough, turn heater off
             if self.heater.turn_off():
                 if self.last_notified_state:
-                    send_discord_message(f"✅ Heater turned OFF - Current: {current_temp:.1f}°F, Target: {self.target_temp:.1f}°F")
+                    discord_webhook.send_discord_message(f"✅ Heater turned OFF - Current: {current_temp:.1f}°F, Target: {self.target_temp:.1f}°F")
                     self.last_notified_state = False
         
         # Else: within temp_swing range, maintain current state
 
 class WiFiMonitor(Monitor):
     """Monitor WiFi connection and handle reconnection."""
-    def __init__(self, wifi, led, interval=5, reconnect_cooldown=60):
+    def __init__(self, wifi, led, interval=5, reconnect_cooldown=60, config=None):
         super().__init__(interval)
         self.wifi = wifi
         self.led = led
         self.reconnect_cooldown = reconnect_cooldown
         self.last_reconnect_attempt = 0
         self.was_connected = wifi.isconnected() if wifi else False
+        self.config = config
     
     def run(self):
         """Check WiFi status, blink LED, attempt reconnect if needed."""
@@ -284,10 +281,10 @@ class WiFiMonitor(Monitor):
             if time.ticks_diff(now, self.last_reconnect_attempt) >= (self.reconnect_cooldown * 1000):
                 self.last_reconnect_attempt = now
                 # print("Attempting WiFi reconnect...")
-                self.wifi = connect_wifi(self.led)
+                self.wifi = connect_wifi(self.led, config=self.config)
                 
                 if self.wifi and self.wifi.isconnected():
-                    send_discord_message("WiFi connection restored 🔄")
+                    discord_webhook.send_discord_message("WiFi connection restored 🔄")
                     self.was_connected = True
         else:
             # Slow blink when connected
@@ -297,7 +294,7 @@ class WiFiMonitor(Monitor):
             
             # Notify if connection was just restored
             if not self.was_connected:
-                send_discord_message("WiFi connection restored 🔄")
+                discord_webhook.send_discord_message("WiFi connection restored 🔄")
                 self.was_connected = True
 
 def run_monitors(monitors):
diff --git a/Scripts/networking.py b/Scripts/networking.py
index e4a5fba..affef67 100644
--- a/Scripts/networking.py
+++ b/Scripts/networking.py
@@ -1,30 +1,43 @@
 import network
 import time
-from secrets import secrets
 
-def connect_wifi(led=None, max_retries=3, timeout=20):
+def connect_wifi(led=None, max_retries=3, timeout=20, config=None):
     """
-    Connect to WiFi using credentials from secrets.py
-    
+    Connect to WiFi using credentials from provided config dict.
+
     Args:
         led: Optional LED pin for visual feedback
         max_retries: Number of connection attempts (default: 3)
         timeout: Seconds to wait for connection per attempt (default: 20)
-    
+        config: Dict loaded from config.json, must contain config['wifi'] with 'ssid' and 'password'
+
     Returns:
         WLAN object if connected, None if failed
     """
+    if config is None:
+        print("connect_wifi: config is required")
+        return None
+
+    wifi_cfg = config.get('wifi') or {}
+# support either config['wifi'] = {'ssid','password'} OR top-level 'ssid'/'password'
+    ssid = wifi_cfg.get('ssid') or config.get('ssid')
+    password = wifi_cfg.get('password') or config.get('password')
+
+    if not ssid or not password:
+        print("connect_wifi: missing wifi credentials in config['wifi']")
+        return None
+
     wlan = network.WLAN(network.STA_IF)
-    
+
     # Ensure clean state
     try:
         if wlan.active():
             wlan.active(False)
             time.sleep(1)
-        
+
         wlan.active(True)
         time.sleep(1)
-        
+
     except OSError as e:
         print(f"WiFi activation error: {e}")
         print("Attempting reset...")
@@ -37,66 +50,83 @@ def connect_wifi(led=None, max_retries=3, timeout=20):
         except Exception as e2:
             print(f"WiFi reset failed: {e2}")
             return None
-    
+
     # Try connecting with retries
     for attempt in range(1, max_retries + 1):
         if wlan.isconnected():
-            print(f"Already connected to WiFi")
+            print("Already connected to WiFi")
             break
-        
-        print(f'Connecting to WiFi (attempt {attempt}/{max_retries})...')
-        
+
+        print(f'Connecting to WiFi SSID: {ssid} (attempt {attempt}/{max_retries})...')
+
         try:
-            wlan.connect(secrets['ssid'], secrets['password'])
+            wlan.connect(ssid, password)
         except Exception as e:
             print(f"Connection attempt failed: {e}")
             if attempt < max_retries:
                 print("Retrying in 3 seconds...")
                 time.sleep(3)
             continue
-        
+
         # Wait for connection with timeout
         wait_time = 0
         while wait_time < timeout:
             if wlan.isconnected():
                 break
-            
+
             if led:
-                led.toggle()
-            
+                try:
+                    # some LED wrappers use toggle(), others use on/off
+                    if hasattr(led, "toggle"):
+                        led.toggle()
+                    else:
+                        # flash quickly to show activity
+                        led.on()
+                        time.sleep(0.05)
+                        led.off()
+                except Exception:
+                    pass
+
             time.sleep(0.5)
             wait_time += 0.5
-            
+
             # Print progress dots every 2 seconds
             if int(wait_time * 2) % 4 == 0:
                 print('.', end='')
-        
+
         print()  # New line after dots
-        
+
         if wlan.isconnected():
             break
-        
+
         print(f'Connection attempt {attempt} failed')
         if attempt < max_retries:
             print("Retrying in 3 seconds...")
             time.sleep(3)
-    
+
     # Final connection check
     if not wlan.isconnected():
         print('WiFi connection failed after all attempts!')
         if led:
-            led.off()
+            try:
+                # prefer available method names
+                if hasattr(led, "off"):
+                    led.off()
+            except Exception:
+                pass
         return None
-    
+
     # Success feedback
     if led:
-        # Double pulse on successful connection
-        for _ in range(2):
-            led.on()
-            time.sleep(0.2)
-            led.off()
-            time.sleep(0.2)
-    
+        try:
+            for _ in range(2):
+                led.on()
+                time.sleep(0.2)
+                led.off()
+                time.sleep(0.2)
+        except Exception:
+            pass
+
     print('Connected to WiFi successfully!')
 
     return wlan
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/Scripts/scheduler.py b/Scripts/scheduler.py
index 9f1d15b..46d4f77 100644
--- a/Scripts/scheduler.py
+++ b/Scripts/scheduler.py
@@ -90,32 +90,61 @@ class ScheduleMonitor:
             return  # Already applied
 
         try:
+            # Track whether we changed persisted values to avoid unnecessary writes
+            changed = False
+
             # Update AC settings if provided
             if 'ac_target' in schedule:
-                self.ac_monitor.target_temp = float(schedule['ac_target'])
-                self.config['ac_target'] = float(schedule['ac_target'])
+                new_ac = float(schedule['ac_target'])
+                if self.config.get('ac_target') != new_ac:
+                    self.config['ac_target'] = new_ac
+                    changed = True
+                self.ac_monitor.target_temp = new_ac
 
             if 'ac_swing' in schedule:
-                self.ac_monitor.temp_swing = float(schedule['ac_swing'])
-                self.config['ac_swing'] = float(schedule['ac_swing'])  
+                new_ac_swing = float(schedule['ac_swing'])
+                if self.config.get('ac_swing') != new_ac_swing:
+                    self.config['ac_swing'] = new_ac_swing
+                    changed = True
+                self.ac_monitor.temp_swing = new_ac_swing
 
             # Update heater settings if provided
             if 'heater_target' in schedule:
-                self.heater_monitor.target_temp = float(schedule['heater_target'])
-                self.config['heater_target'] = float(schedule['heater_target'])
+                new_ht = float(schedule['heater_target'])
+                if self.config.get('heater_target') != new_ht:
+                    self.config['heater_target'] = new_ht
+                    changed = True
+                self.heater_monitor.target_temp = new_ht
 
             if 'heater_swing' in schedule:
-                self.heater_monitor.temp_swing = float(schedule['heater_swing'])
-                self.config['heater_swing'] = float(schedule['heater_swing'])
+                new_ht_swing = float(schedule['heater_swing'])
+                if self.config.get('heater_swing') != new_ht_swing:
+                    self.config['heater_swing'] = new_ht_swing
+                    changed = True
+                self.heater_monitor.temp_swing = new_ht_swing
 
-            # Save updated config to file so targets persist
-            try:
-                import json
-                with open('config.json', 'w') as f:
-                    json.dump(self.config, f)
-                print("✅ Config updated with active schedule targets")
-            except Exception as e:
-                print("⚠️ Could not save config: {}".format(e))
+            # Save updated config only if something changed
+            if changed:
+                try:
+                    import json
+                    with open('config.json', 'w') as f:
+                        json.dump(self.config, f)
+                except Exception as e:
+                    print("⚠️ Could not save config: {}".format(e))
+                else:
+                    # import once and update module-level webhook config
+                    try:
+                        import scripts.discord_webhook as discord_webhook
+                        discord_webhook.set_config(self.config)
+                    except Exception:
+                        pass
+                    print("✅ Config updated with active schedule targets")
+            else:
+                # nothing to persist
+                try:
+                    import scripts.discord_webhook as discord_webhook
+                except Exception:
+                    discord_webhook = None
 
             # Log the change
             schedule_name = schedule.get('name', 'Unnamed')
@@ -125,21 +154,22 @@ class ScheduleMonitor:
             print("AC Target:      {}°F".format(self.ac_monitor.target_temp))
             print("Heater Target:  {}°F".format(self.heater_monitor.target_temp))
             print("="*50 + "\n")
-            
-            # Send Discord notification
+
+            # Send Discord notification (use discord_webhook if available)
             try:
-                from scripts.discord_webhook import send_discord_message
+                if 'discord_webhook' not in locals() or discord_webhook is None:
+                    import scripts.discord_webhook as discord_webhook
                 message = "🕐 Schedule '{}' applied - AC: {}°F | Heater: {}°F".format(
                     schedule_name,
                     self.ac_monitor.target_temp,
                     self.heater_monitor.target_temp
                 )
-                send_discord_message(message)
-            except:
+                discord_webhook.send_discord_message(message)
+            except Exception:
                 pass
-            
+
             self.last_applied_schedule = schedule_id
-            
+
         except Exception as e:
             print("Error applying schedule: {}".format(e))
 
@@ -165,16 +195,24 @@ class ScheduleMonitor:
                         import json
                         with open('config.json', 'w') as f:
                             json.dump(self.config, f)
-                        print("✅ Config updated - automatic mode resumed")
                     except Exception as e:
                         print("⚠️ Could not save config: {}".format(e))
-                    
-                    # Notify user
-                    try:
-                        from scripts.discord_webhook import send_discord_message
-                        send_discord_message("⏰ Temporary hold expired - Schedule resumed automatically")
-                    except:
-                        pass
+                    else:
+                        # ensure in-memory webhook config updated
+                        try:
+                            import scripts.discord_webhook as discord_webhook
+                            discord_webhook.set_config(self.config)
+                        except Exception:
+                            pass
+
+                        print("✅ Config updated - automatic mode resumed")
+
+                        # Notify user
+                        try:
+                            import scripts.discord_webhook as discord_webhook
+                            discord_webhook.send_discord_message("⏰ Temporary hold expired - Schedule resumed automatically")
+                        except Exception:
+                            pass
         # ===== END: Check if temporary hold has expired =====
         
         # Find and apply active schedule
diff --git a/Scripts/web_server.py b/Scripts/web_server.py
index ba01fc3..1a1e0be 100644
--- a/Scripts/web_server.py
+++ b/Scripts/web_server.py
@@ -1,6 +1,9 @@
 import socket
 import time # type: ignore
 import json
+import scripts.discord_webhook as discord_webhook
+import os
+
 
 class TempWebServer:
     """Simple web server for viewing temperatures and adjusting settings."""
@@ -106,8 +109,8 @@ class TempWebServer:
                 response_bytes = response.encode('utf-8')
                 
                 # Send headers
-                conn.send('HTTP/1.1 200 OK\r\n')
-                conn.send('Content-Type: text/html; charset=utf-8\r\n')
+                conn.sendall(b'HTTP/1.1 200 OK\r\n')
+                conn.sendall(b'Content-Type: text/html; charset=utf-8\r\n')
                 conn.send('Content-Length: {}\r\n'.format(len(response_bytes)))
                 conn.send('Connection: close\r\n')
                 conn.send('\r\n')
@@ -224,6 +227,12 @@ class TempWebServer:
             # Rename temp to config (atomic on most filesystems)
             os.rename('config.tmp', 'config.json')
             
+            # Update discord module in-memory config so webhook URLs are current
+            try:
+                discord_webhook.set_config(config)
+            except Exception:
+                pass
+    
             print("Settings saved to config.json")
             return True
         except Exception as e:
@@ -276,8 +285,7 @@ class TempWebServer:
                 
                 # Send Discord notification
                 try:
-                    from scripts.discord_webhook import send_discord_message
-                    send_discord_message("▶️ Schedule resumed - Automatic temperature control active")
+                    discord_webhook.send_discord_message("▶️ Schedule resumed - Automatic temperature control active")
                 except:
                     pass
                 
@@ -302,8 +310,7 @@ class TempWebServer:
                         schedule_monitor.reload_config(config)
                 
                 try:
-                    from scripts.discord_webhook import send_discord_message
-                    send_discord_message("⏸️ Temporary hold - Schedules paused, manual control active")
+                    discord_webhook.send_discord_message("⏸️ Temporary hold - Schedules paused, manual control active")
                 except:
                     pass
                 
@@ -327,8 +334,7 @@ class TempWebServer:
                         schedule_monitor.reload_config(config)
                 
                 try:
-                    from scripts.discord_webhook import send_discord_message
-                    send_discord_message("🛑 Permanent hold - Schedules disabled, manual control only")
+                    discord_webhook.send_discord_message("🛑 Permanent hold - Schedules disabled, manual control only")
                 except:
                     pass
                 
@@ -490,12 +496,11 @@ class TempWebServer:
             
             # Send Discord notification
             try:
-                from scripts.discord_webhook import send_discord_message
                 mode = "automatic" if config.get('schedule_enabled') else "hold"
                 message = "📅 Schedules updated ({} mode) - {} schedules configured".format(
                     mode, len(schedules)
                 )
-                send_discord_message(message)
+                discord_webhook.send_discord_message(message)
             except:
                 pass
             # ===== END: Handle schedule configuration save =====
@@ -611,7 +616,6 @@ class TempWebServer:
             
             # ===== START: Send Discord notification =====
             try:
-                from scripts.discord_webhook import send_discord_message
                 hold_label = "PERMANENT HOLD" if is_permanent else "TEMPORARY HOLD"
                 duration = "" if is_permanent else " (1 hour)"
                 
@@ -622,7 +626,7 @@ class TempWebServer:
                     params.get('heater_target', 'N/A'),
                     duration
                 )
-                send_discord_message(message)
+                discord_webhook.send_discord_message(message)
             except Exception as discord_error:
                 print("Discord notification failed: {}".format(discord_error))
             # ===== END: Send Discord notification =====
@@ -1754,8 +1758,7 @@ class TempWebServer:
             
             # Discord notification
             try:
-                from scripts.discord_webhook import send_discord_message
-                send_discord_message("⚙️ Advanced settings updated")
+                discord_webhook.send_discord_message("⚙️ Advanced settings updated")
             except:
                 pass
             
diff --git a/config.json.Example b/config.json.Example
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..1085938
--- /dev/null
+++ b/config.json.Example
@@ -0,0 +1,45 @@
+{
+    "static_ip": "192.168.1.69",
+    "subnet": "255.255.255.0",
+    "gateway": "192.168.1.1",
+    "dns": "192.168.1.1",
+    "timezone_offset": -5,
+    "ssid": " Change_to_wifi_SSID",
+    "password": "Change_to_wifi_Pasword",
+    "discord_webhook_url": "https://discord.com/api/webhooks/key/long-Combination_1234-ChangeMe",
+    "discord_alert_webhook_url": "https://discord.com/api/webhooks/key/long-Combination_1234-ChangeMe",
+    "ac_target": 77.0,
+    "ac_swing": 1.0,
+    "heater_target": 72.0,
+    "heater_swing": 2.0,
+    "temp_hold_duration": 3600,
+    "schedules": [
+        {
+            "time": "06:00",
+            "ac_target": 75.0,
+            "heater_target": 72.0,
+            "name": "Morning"
+        },
+        {
+            "time": "12:00",
+            "ac_target": 75.0,
+            "heater_target": 72.0,
+            "name": "Midday"
+        },
+        {
+            "time": "18:00",
+            "ac_target": 75.0,
+            "heater_target": 72.0,
+            "name": "Evening"
+        },
+        {
+            "time": "22:00",
+            "ac_target": 75.0,
+            "heater_target": 72.0,
+            "name": "Night"
+        }
+    ],
+    "schedule_enabled": true,
+    "permanent_hold": false,
+    "temp_hold_start_time": null
+}
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diff --git a/main.py b/main.py
index c2b9927..8bfb5ec 100644
--- a/main.py
+++ b/main.py
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ except Exception as e:
 
 # Import after WiFi reset
 from scripts.networking import connect_wifi
-from scripts.discord_webhook import send_discord_message
+import scripts.discord_webhook as discord_webhook
 from scripts.monitors import TemperatureMonitor, WiFiMonitor, ACMonitor, HeaterMonitor, run_monitors
 from scripts.temperature_sensor import TemperatureSensor
 from scripts.air_conditioning import ACController
@@ -146,6 +146,8 @@ def load_config():
 
 # Load configuration from file
 config = load_config()
+# Initialize discord webhook module with loaded config (must be done BEFORE any send_discord_message calls)
+discord_webhook.set_config(config)
 
 # Get timezone offset from config (with fallback to -6 if not present)
 TIMEZONE_OFFSET = config.get('timezone_offset', -6)
@@ -171,7 +173,7 @@ except Exception as e:
 
 # ===== START: WiFi Connection =====
 # Connect to WiFi using credentials from secrets.py
-wifi = connect_wifi(led)
+wifi = connect_wifi(led, config=config)
 
 # Set static IP and print WiFi details
 if wifi and wifi.isconnected():
@@ -199,7 +201,7 @@ if wifi and wifi.isconnected():
     
     # Send startup notification to Discord (with timeout, non-blocking)
     try:
-        success = send_discord_message(f"Pico W online at http://{ifconfig[0]} ✅")
+        success = discord_webhook.send_discord_message(f"Pico W online at http://{ifconfig[0]} ✅")
         if success:
             print("Discord startup notification sent")
         else:
@@ -345,7 +347,7 @@ check_memory_once()
 # Set up all monitoring systems (run in order during main loop)
 monitors = [
     # WiFi monitor: Checks connection, reconnects if needed, blinks LED
-    WiFiMonitor(wifi, led, interval=5, reconnect_cooldown=60),
+    WiFiMonitor(wifi, led, interval=5, reconnect_cooldown=60, config=config),
     
     # Schedule monitor: Changes temp targets based on time of day
     schedule_monitor,
diff --git a/secrets.example.py b/secrets.example.py
deleted file mode 100644
index 0ca51d2..0000000
--- a/secrets.example.py
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,6 +0,0 @@
-secrets = {
-  'ssid': ' Change_to_wifi_SSID',
-  'password': 'Change_to_wifi_Pasword',
-  'discord_webhook_url': 'https://discord.com/api/webhooks/key/long-Combination_1234-ChangeMe',  # normal updates
-  'discord_alert_webhook_url': 'https://discord.com/api/webhooks/key/long-Combination_1234-ChangeMe',  # alerts only
-  }
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