The present disclosure provides a method for managing a sleep-mode of an electronic device that includes a processor, a memory and a communication interface configured to enable communication with a sleep-client device; the electronic device being arranged to enter the sleep-mode in predetermined circumstances to reduce power consumption; the method comprising the steps of: the electronic device modifying a value of a memory location associated with the communication interface; and the sleep-client device, reading a value of the memory location associated with the communication interface prior to transmitting data to the electronic device via the communication interface; wherein the memory location is representative of the availability of the electronic device to receive data via the communication interface.