diff --git a/timeroverlay/app.js b/timeroverlay/app.js
index 518c5a0..32933e6 100644
--- a/timeroverlay/app.js
+++ b/timeroverlay/app.js
@@ -82,7 +82,7 @@ function handleOntimePayload(payload) {
         timerelement.classList.remove("hidden");
     }
 
-    let ready = payload.eventNow.custom["ready"];
+    let ready = payload.eventNow.custom["ready"] == "true";
     if (ready) {
       container.classList.remove("redoutline");
       container.classList.add("greenoutline");