diff --git a/switchbot/__init__.py b/switchbot/__init__.py
index 99de4b6a..ccd44651 100644
--- a/switchbot/__init__.py
+++ b/switchbot/__init__.py
@@ -21,7 +21,6 @@ class Switchbot:
     def __init__(self, mac) -> None:
         self._mac = mac
         self._device = None
-        self._connect()
 
     def _connect(self) -> bool:
         if self._device is not None:
@@ -40,6 +39,10 @@ def _connect(self) -> bool:
         return True
 
     def _sendpacket(self, key, retry=2) -> bool:
+        if self._device is None and not self._connect():
+            _LOGGER.error("Cannot connect to switchbot.")
+            return False
+
         try:
             _LOGGER.debug("Prepare to send")
             hand_service = self._device.getServiceByUUID(UUID)