diff --git a/resources/custom_modules/mediaplayer.py b/resources/custom_modules/mediaplayer.py
index d9caacd7..4d75a254 100755
--- a/resources/custom_modules/mediaplayer.py
+++ b/resources/custom_modules/mediaplayer.py
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ def on_metadata(player, metadata, manager):
 
 
 def on_player_appeared(manager, player, selected_player=None):
-    if player is not None and player.name == selected_player:
+    if player is not None and (selected_player is None or player.name == selected_player):
         init_player(manager, player)
     else:
         logger.debug("New player appeared, but it's not the selected player, skipping")