diff --git a/core/realtime/chat.py b/core/realtime/chat.py
index f8a7d8a..fffefe1 100644
--- a/core/realtime/chat.py
+++ b/core/realtime/chat.py
@@ -1,10 +1,11 @@
 import json
 import datetime
 import redis
+from dss import settings
 
 
 def post_chat(session, image, user, message):
-    r = redis.StrictRedis(host='localhost', port=6379, db=0)
+    r = redis.StrictRedis(host=settings.REDIS_HOST, port=6379, db=0)
     payload = json.dumps({
         'session': session,
         'message': message,