diff --git a/notifications_client.py b/notifications_client.py
index 021adf8b9..eb2253d3b 100644
--- a/notifications_client.py
+++ b/notifications_client.py
@@ -821,9 +821,11 @@ def runNotificationsClient(baseDir: str, proxyType: str, httpPrefix: str,
                         if not os.path.isdir(soundsDir):
                             soundsDir = 'theme/default/sounds'
 
+                indicatorDM = False
                 if speakerJson.get('direct'):
                     if speakerJson['direct'] is True:
                         indicatorDM = speakerJson.get('direct')
+                indicatorReplies = False
                 if speakerJson.get('replyToYou'):
                     if speakerJson['replyToYou'] is True:
                         indicatorReplies = speakerJson.get('replyToYou')