diff --git a/thermostat.py b/thermostat.py
index 7e5982a..58f5518 100644
--- a/thermostat.py
+++ b/thermostat.py
@@ -272,7 +272,9 @@ def thermostat_loop():
   global forced_mode
   global new_forced_mode
   global current_time
-  global cursor
+
+  dbconn = sqlite3.connect("./instance/thermostat.db")
+  cursor = dbconn.cursor()
 
   while True:
   #  if stop.is_set():