diff --git a/adafruit_esp32spi/adafruit_esp32spi.py b/adafruit_esp32spi/adafruit_esp32spi.py
index 7ea193e..5f00270 100644
--- a/adafruit_esp32spi/adafruit_esp32spi.py
+++ b/adafruit_esp32spi/adafruit_esp32spi.py
@@ -505,6 +505,12 @@ def ap_listening(self):
             self.reset()
             return False
 
+    def disconnect(self):
+        """Disconnect from the access point"""
+        resp = self._send_command_get_response(_DISCONNECT_CMD)
+        if resp[0][0] != 1:
+            raise RuntimeError("Failed to disconnect")
+
     def connect(self, secrets):
         """Connect to an access point using a secrets dictionary
         that contains a 'ssid' and 'password' entry"""