diff --git a/typhos/positioner.py b/typhos/positioner.py
index 88af1f49..221164d6 100644
--- a/typhos/positioner.py
+++ b/typhos/positioner.py
@@ -316,7 +316,10 @@ def _link_limits_by_limits_attr(self):
         except Exception:
             ...
         else:
-            if low_limit < high_limit:
+            if low_limit is None or high_limit is None:
+                # TODO: a better fix? need to wait for connection?
+                ...
+            elif low_limit < high_limit:
                 self.ui.low_limit.setText(str(low_limit))
                 self.ui.high_limit.setText(str(high_limit))
                 return