diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 26643878..1ba2512a 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -340,6 +340,7 @@ Roles are ALWAYS defined at the begining of the cases. You have to write always
 14. [handle_ios_alert](#handle_ios_alert)
 15. [notifications](#notifications)
 16. [back](#back)
+17. [update_settings](#update_settings)
 
 ## API
 
@@ -836,6 +837,14 @@ Works as pressing the button `back` on the phone to go to the previous screen.
   	- Type: back
       Role: role1 (Optional. if not specified will use the first one defined in the case Roles)
 
+### <a id="update_settings"></a>update_settings
+
+Updates Appium driver settings. The value must be provided as a JSON object. JSON keys can be optionally placed in quotes.
+
+    - Type: update_settings
+      Role: role1 (Optional. if not specified will use the first one defined in the case Roles)
+      Value: { waitForIdleTimeout: 10, 'allowInvisibleElements': true, "elementResponseAttributes": "name" }
+
 ## API
 
 ### <a id="get_call"></a>get_call
diff --git a/lib/core/device.rb b/lib/core/device.rb
index bcdc9782..0c8e69d8 100644
--- a/lib/core/device.rb
+++ b/lib/core/device.rb
@@ -275,6 +275,13 @@ def terminate_app(action)
     end
   end
 
+  # updates Appium driver settings
+  # Accepts:
+  #   Value
+  def update_settings(action)
+    @driver.update_settings(convert_yaml(action["Value"]))
+  end
+
   # starts recording test execution. Whole desktop is recorded if 'udid' is not
   # set.
   # Accepts: