diff --git a/pytec/pytec/gui/model/thermostat.py b/pytec/pytec/gui/model/thermostat.py
index a87f401..a4f1604 100644
--- a/pytec/pytec/gui/model/thermostat.py
+++ b/pytec/pytec/gui/model/thermostat.py
@@ -28,13 +28,13 @@ class Thermostat(QObject, metaclass=PropertyMeta):
     NUM_CHANNELS = 2
 
     def __init__(self, parent, update_s, disconnect_cb=None):
+        super().__init__(parent)
+
         self._update_s = update_s
         self._client = AsyncioClient()
         self._watch_task = None
         self._update_params_task = None
         self.disconnect_cb = disconnect_cb
-        super().__init__(parent)
-
         self.connection_state = ThermostatConnectionState.DISCONNECTED
 
     async def start_session(self, host, port):