diff --git a/neohub.py b/neohub.py
index 9ce70be..284b6bc 100644
--- a/neohub.py
+++ b/neohub.py
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ class NeoHub:
         if expected_reply is None:
             return reply
         else:
-            if reply == expected_reply:
+            if reply.__dict__ == expected_reply:
                 return True
             else:
                 self._logger.error(f"Unexpected reply: {reply}")
diff --git a/neostat.py b/neostat.py
index 5b9fb57..00aca16 100644
--- a/neostat.py
+++ b/neostat.py
@@ -41,11 +41,9 @@ class NeoStat:
         """
 
         message = {"ZONE_TITLE": [self.name, new_name]}
-        reply = {"result": "flashing led"}
+        reply = {"result": "zone renamed"}
 
         result = await self._hub._send(message, reply)
-        if result:
-            self.name = new_name
         return result
 
     async def remove(self):