diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index dd4c04e..80490ca 100755
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -59,19 +59,30 @@ hci0:	Type: BR/EDR  Bus: USB
 	RX bytes:1433 acl:0 sco:0 events:171 errors:0
 	TX bytes:30206 acl:0 sco:0 commands:170 errors:0
 ```
+Then ensure that service bluetooth is started and open/initialize the HCI device:
+```
+$ sudo service bluetooth start
+$ sudo hciconfig hci0 up
+```
 
 Also make sure your virtual machine has an IP address reachable from the host.
 
 Launch the proxy in your virtual machine:
 
 ```
-btlejuice-proxy
+$ sudo btlejuice-proxy
+```
+
+On your host machine, don't forget to stop the bluetooth service and ensure the HCI device remains opened/initialized:
+```
+$ sudo service bluetooth start
+$ sudo hciconfig hci0 up
 ```
 
-And run the following command on your host machine:
+Finally, run the following command on your host machine:
 
 ```
-# btlejuice -u <Proxy IP address> -w
+$ sudo btlejuice -u <Proxy IP address> -w
 ```
 
 The *-w* flag tells BtleJuice to start the web interface while the *-u* option specifies the proxy's IP address.