diff --git a/octoprint_tasmota/__init__.py b/octoprint_tasmota/__init__.py
index 6036fc4..ee3d5a7 100644
--- a/octoprint_tasmota/__init__.py
+++ b/octoprint_tasmota/__init__.py
@@ -148,7 +148,7 @@ def on_startup(self, host, port):
 
 	def on_after_startup(self):
 		self._logger.info("Tasmota loaded!")
-		if self._settings.get_boolean(["polling_enabled"]) and self._settings.get_int(["polling_interval"]) > 0:
+		if self._settings.get_boolean(["polling_enabled"]) and self._settings.get_float(["polling_interval"]) > 0:
 			self.poll_status = RepeatedTimer(float(self._settings.get_float(["polling_interval"])) * 60,
 											 self.check_statuses)
 			self.poll_status.start()
diff --git a/setup.py b/setup.py
index 96d7d61..9e58992 100644
--- a/setup.py
+++ b/setup.py
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@
 plugin_name = "OctoPrint-Tasmota"
 
 # The plugin's version. Can be overwritten within OctoPrint's internal data via __plugin_version__ in the plugin module
-plugin_version = "1.1.3rc2"
+plugin_version = "1.1.3rc3"
 
 # The plugin's description. Can be overwritten within OctoPrint's internal data via __plugin_description__ in the plugin
 # module