diff --git a/syncplay/client.py b/syncplay/client.py
index 21cd8c4..0d2b284 100644
--- a/syncplay/client.py
+++ b/syncplay/client.py
@@ -268,10 +268,12 @@ class SyncplayClient(object):
         return self._serverPassword
     
     def setPosition(self, position):
-        self._player.setPosition(position)
+        if(self._player):
+            self._player.setPosition(position)
     
     def setPaused(self, paused):
-        self._player.setPaused(paused)
+        if(self._player):
+            self._player.setPaused(paused)
     
     def start(self, host, port):
         if self._running: