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@@ -144,7 +144,7 @@ Set more advanced options:
 void setOptions(int keepAlive, bool cleanSession, int timeout);
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-- The `keepAlive` option controls the keep alive interval (default: 10).
+- The `keepAlive` option controls the keep alive interval in seconds (default: 10).
 - The `cleanSession` option controls the session retention on the broker side (default: true).
 - The `timeout` option controls the default timeout for all commands in milliseconds (default: 1000).