diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 1048f82..0c82893 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -58,6 +58,7 @@ Download [NOOBs](https://www.raspberrypi.org/downloads/noobs/). Copy files to an
     $ cd kiln-controller
     $ virtualenv venv
     $ source venv/bin/activate
+    $ pip install --upgrade setuptools
     $ pip install greenlet bottle gevent gevent-websocket
 
 *Note: The above steps work on ubuntu if you prefer*