diff --git a/dwl.c b/dwl.c
index 3fac808..ae8df11 100644
--- a/dwl.c
+++ b/dwl.c
@@ -1764,6 +1764,9 @@ apply_or_test:
 	else
 		wlr_output_configuration_v1_send_failed(config);
 	wlr_output_configuration_v1_destroy(config);
+
+	/* TODO: use a wrapper function? */
+	updatemons(NULL, NULL);
 }
 
 void