diff --git a/daemon/powerdevilcore.cpp b/daemon/powerdevilcore.cpp
--- a/daemon/powerdevilcore.cpp
+++ b/daemon/powerdevilcore.cpp
@@ -514,7 +514,7 @@
     if (b && !b->isPowerSupply()) {
         // if you leave the device out of reach or it has not been initialized yet
         // it won't be "there" and report 0%, don't show anything in this case
-        if (!b->isPresent()) {
+        if (!b->isPresent() || b->chargeState() != Battery::Discharging) {
             return false;
         }