diff --git a/thermostat.py b/thermostat.py
index ad4f3d2..ae263ed 100644
--- a/thermostat.py
+++ b/thermostat.py
@@ -273,7 +273,7 @@ def thermostat_loop():
     xprint(new_forced_mode)
     if new_forced_mode is not None:
       with app.app_context():
-        data = Set_mode({"value": new_forced_mode})
+        data = Set_mode(value=new_forced_mode)
         db.session.add(data)
         db.session.commit()
 #        try: