diff --git a/homeassistant/__init__.py b/homeassistant/__init__.py
index 5e54cbd5d0a..05bbb9b40ff 100644
--- a/homeassistant/__init__.py
+++ b/homeassistant/__init__.py
@@ -907,7 +907,8 @@ class Config(object):
         _LOGGER.info('Auto detecting location and temperature unit')
 
         try:
-            info = requests.get('https://freegeoip.net/json/').json()
+            info = requests.get(
+                'https://freegeoip.net/json/', timeout=5).json()
         except requests.RequestException:
             return
 
diff --git a/homeassistant/components/isy994.py b/homeassistant/components/isy994.py
index d3ee1008889..111f47e6f5d 100644
--- a/homeassistant/components/isy994.py
+++ b/homeassistant/components/isy994.py
@@ -6,9 +6,6 @@ devices. Also contains the base classes for ISY Sensors, Lights, and Switches.
 import logging
 from urllib.parse import urlparse
 
-# addon library imports
-import PyISY
-
 # homeassistant imports
 from homeassistant import bootstrap
 from homeassistant.loader import get_component
@@ -38,6 +35,13 @@ def setup(hass, config):
     Setup isy994 component.
     This will automatically import associated lights, switches, and sensors.
     """
+    try:
+        import PyISY
+    except ImportError:
+        _LOGGER.error("Error while importing dependency PyISY.")
+
+        return False
+
     # pylint: disable=global-statement
     # check for required values in configuration file
     if not validate_config(config,