diff --git a/pytec/pytec/gui/model/thermostat.py b/pytec/pytec/gui/model/thermostat.py
index fc5c7dc..d5edafd 100644
--- a/pytec/pytec/gui/model/thermostat.py
+++ b/pytec/pytec/gui/model/thermostat.py
@@ -69,7 +69,8 @@ class Thermostat(QObject, metaclass=PropertyMeta):
         fan_task = asyncio.create_task(self._client.get_fan())
         pwm_task = asyncio.create_task(self._client.get_pwm())
         pid_task = asyncio.create_task(self._client.get_pid())
-        report_task = asyncio.create_task(self._client.report())
+        if self._poll_for_report:
+            report_task = asyncio.create_task(self._client.report())
         thermistor_task = asyncio.create_task(self._client.get_steinhart_hart())
         postfilter_task = asyncio.create_task(self._client.get_postfilter())