diff --git a/rcb4/ics.py b/rcb4/ics.py
index 40efe682..86351bb2 100644
--- a/rcb4/ics.py
+++ b/rcb4/ics.py
@@ -139,7 +139,8 @@ def open_connection(self):
                             timeout=self.timeout,
                             parity=serial.PARITY_EVEN,
                         )
-                        if baudrate != self.baudrate:
+                        current_baudrate = self.baud()
+                        if current_baudrate != self.baudrate:
                             self.baud(self.baudrate)
                         return True
                     except IndexError: