diff --git a/omv_backups_v3.py b/omv_backups_v3.py
index f198fb3..b7cc25b 100644
--- a/omv_backups_v3.py
+++ b/omv_backups_v3.py
@@ -105,7 +105,7 @@ while hostdown:
     print(status)
     print(output)
     
-    if output != 0:
+    if status != 0:
         send_magic_packet('88:c9:b3:b5:23:d8')
         print("Backup host down, waiting")
         time.sleep(5)