diff --git a/bundles/org.openhab.binding.homeconnect/README.md b/bundles/org.openhab.binding.homeconnect/README.md
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--- a/bundles/org.openhab.binding.homeconnect/README.md
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@@ -110,6 +110,9 @@ After the bridge has been added and authorized, devices are discovered automatic
     for example: `http://192.168.178.34:8080/homeconnect` or `https://myhome.domain.com/homeconnect`
     - _One Time Token Mode_: keep unchecked
     - _Proof Key for Code Exchange_: keep unchecked
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+       > **NOTE**: You might get an error (`403 - Forbidden`) in case you entered a bare IP of your local openHAB instance. In that case, use your instance's hostname instead (e.g. for openhabian `http://openhabian:8080/homeconnect`) and try again.
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 1. After your application has been created, you should see the _Client ID_ and _Client Secret_ of the application. Please save these for later.  
 
 ![Screenshot Home Connect application page](doc/home_connect_application.png "Screenshot Home Connect application page")