diff --git a/resources/qml/TimelineView.qml b/resources/qml/TimelineView.qml
index a4800f39..2e267b8c 100644
--- a/resources/qml/TimelineView.qml
+++ b/resources/qml/TimelineView.qml
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ Item {
     }
 
     Spinner {
-        visible: running
+        visible: TimelineManager.isInitialSync
         anchors.centerIn: parent
         foreground: timelineRoot.colors.mid
         running: TimelineManager.isInitialSync