diff --git a/user/dot_config/hypr/hyprland-monitors.lua b/user/dot_config/hypr/hyprland-monitors.lua
index 3f93957..1e068fa 100644
--- a/user/dot_config/hypr/hyprland-monitors.lua
+++ b/user/dot_config/hypr/hyprland-monitors.lua
@@ -92,6 +92,8 @@ local function apply_monitor_profile()
 	end
 
 	table.remove(apply_monitor_request_queue)
+	-- make sure we know the up-to-date state of the system
+	hl.exec_scheduled_prop_refresh_immediately()
 
 	-- try to find all profiles that match current monitors
 	local matching_profiles = {}