diff --git a/adafruit_macropad.py b/adafruit_macropad.py
index 4b697ee..e56153c 100755
--- a/adafruit_macropad.py
+++ b/adafruit_macropad.py
@@ -865,7 +865,7 @@ def display_image(
         if not position:
             position = (0, 0)
         group = displayio.Group(scale=1)
-        self.display.show(group)
+        self.display.root_group = group
         with open(file_name, "rb") as image_file:
             background = displayio.OnDiskBitmap(image_file)
             sprite = displayio.TileGrid(