diff --git a/core/hifi_client.py b/core/hifi_client.py
index 242983ea..47fc63d7 100644
--- a/core/hifi_client.py
+++ b/core/hifi_client.py
@@ -92,6 +92,7 @@ DEFAULT_INSTANCES = [
     'https://hund.qqdl.site',
     'https://katze.qqdl.site',
     'https://arran.monochrome.tf',
+    'https://us-west.monochrome.tf',  # community-confirmed working (Sokhi)
 ]