diff --git a/adafruit_character_lcd/character_lcd.py b/adafruit_character_lcd/character_lcd.py
index 2d9193f..b3796fd 100755
--- a/adafruit_character_lcd/character_lcd.py
+++ b/adafruit_character_lcd/character_lcd.py
@@ -158,7 +158,7 @@ def __init__(self, rs, en, d4, d5, d6, d7, columns, lines):
     # pylint: enable-msg=too-many-arguments
 
     def home(self):
-        """Moves the cursor "home" to position (1, 1)."""
+        """Moves the cursor "home" to position (0, 0)."""
         self._write8(_LCD_RETURNHOME)
         time.sleep(0.003)