diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index de1d191..8a421ef 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -217,6 +217,8 @@ Note: as stated in the [datasheet](https://datasheets.maximintegrated.com/en/ds/
 
 ## Changelog
 
+- v0.3.6
+  - The library now performs a I2C scan to check if the sensor is connected. This prevents unexpected I2C errors with some boards (such as Raspberry Pi Pico).
 - v0.3.5
   - A `SoftI2C` instance is now required by the constructor.
   - The constructor now raises `RuntimeError` when the sensor is not found on I2C bus.
diff --git a/setup.py b/setup.py
index 5ad6d61..056b836 100644
--- a/setup.py
+++ b/setup.py
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
 
 setup(
     name="micropython-max30102",
-    version="0.3.5",
+    version="0.3.6",
     description="MAX30102 driver for micropython.",
     long_description=open("README.md").read(),
     long_description_content_type='text/markdown',