diff --git a/csaxs_bec/devices/ids_cameras/ids_camera.py b/csaxs_bec/devices/ids_cameras/ids_camera.py
index d083dbd..1876447 100644
--- a/csaxs_bec/devices/ids_cameras/ids_camera.py
+++ b/csaxs_bec/devices/ids_cameras/ids_camera.py
@@ -81,7 +81,8 @@ class IDSCamera(PSIDeviceBase):
         self.image.num_rotation_90 = num_rotation_90
         self.image.transpose = transpose
         self._force_monochrome = force_monochrome
-        self.live_mode_enabled.subscribe(self.on_live_mode_changed,run=False) #TODO check onsite if works as expected
+        self.live_mode_enabled.subscribe(self.on_live_mode_changed,run=False)
+        self.live_mode_enabled.put(live_mode)
 
     ############## Live Mode Methods ##############