diff --git a/src/components/paneConnectComponents/hostInput.vue b/src/components/paneConnectComponents/hostInput.vue
index e3cb633b..de4e6c59 100644
--- a/src/components/paneConnectComponents/hostInput.vue
+++ b/src/components/paneConnectComponents/hostInput.vue
@@ -38,6 +38,8 @@ export default {
       ]);
       // Try to get config JSON from the newly submitted host
       this.$store.dispatch('updateConfig');
+      // Update the microscope state while we're at it
+      this.$store.dispatch('updateState');
     }
   },