diff --git a/src/MCUTempSensor.cpp b/src/MCUTempSensor.cpp
index f637932..6a64c16 100644
--- a/src/MCUTempSensor.cpp
+++ b/src/MCUTempSensor.cpp
@@ -95,7 +95,7 @@
 
 void MCUTempSensor::init(void)
 {
-    setInitialProperties(dbusConnection);
+    setInitialProperties(dbusConnection, sensor_paths::unitDegreesC);
     read();
 }