diff --git a/setup.py b/setup.py
index a0a0705f..65bc33e0 100644
--- a/setup.py
+++ b/setup.py
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
 from setuptools import setup, find_packages
 
 
-version = '0.16.0'
+version = '0.17.0'
 
 setup(
     name="broadlink",
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@
     packages=find_packages(),
     scripts=[],
     install_requires=["cryptography>=3.2"],
-    description="Python API for controlling Broadlink IR controllers",
+    description="Python API for controlling Broadlink devices",
     classifiers=[
         "Development Status :: 4 - Beta",
         "Intended Audience :: Developers",