diff --git a/memberportal/api_access/consumers.py b/memberportal/api_access/consumers.py
index 6a623149..4c3a4afa 100644
--- a/memberportal/api_access/consumers.py
+++ b/memberportal/api_access/consumers.py
@@ -47,6 +47,7 @@ def connect(self):
             "description": "New device that is yet to be setup.",
             "serial_number": device_id,
             "hidden": True,
+            "report_online_status": False,
         }
 
         # Get or create the device object and check it in