diff --git a/rxv/rxv.py b/rxv/rxv.py
index cc95100..e10051f 100644
--- a/rxv/rxv.py
+++ b/rxv/rxv.py
@@ -454,7 +454,7 @@ def scene(self):
     @scene.setter
     def scene(self, scene_name):
         assert scene_name in self.scenes()
-        scene_number = self._scenes_cache.get(scene_name)
+        scene_number = self.scenes().get(scene_name)
         request_text = Scene.format(parameter=scene_number)
         self._request('PUT', request_text)