diff --git a/services/BeatDetector.qml b/services/BeatDetector.qml
index 70994352..0fa47275 100644
--- a/services/BeatDetector.qml
+++ b/services/BeatDetector.qml
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ import Quickshell.Io
 Singleton {
     id: root
 
-    property real bpm
+    property real bpm: 1
 
     Process {
         running: true