diff --git a/src/WebSocket.cpp b/src/WebSocket.cpp
index c696ca7..38c7727 100644
--- a/src/WebSocket.cpp
+++ b/src/WebSocket.cpp
@@ -129,10 +129,15 @@ namespace WebSocket
     m_socket.loop();
   }
 
+  void broadcastMessage(String msg)
+  {
+    WebSocket::m_socket.broadcastTXT(msg.c_str());
+  }
+
   void broadcastStatus()
   {
     String msg = "{\"status\": " + String((int)FastLEDHub.getStatus()) + ", \"currentAnimation\": \"" + FastLEDHub.getCurrentAnimationName() + "\"}";
-    WebSocket::m_socket.broadcastTXT(msg.c_str());
+    broadcastMessage(msg);
   }
 
 } // namespace WebSocket