diff --git a/app/server/api.js b/app/server/api.js
index 49c999c..e4151c7 100644
--- a/app/server/api.js
+++ b/app/server/api.js
@@ -36,13 +36,15 @@ Api.addRoute('alarm/:id/phonePing', {
   authRequired: false
 }, {
   post: function() {
-    return ControllerState.update({
+    ControllerState.update({
       controller_id: this.urlParams.id
     }, {
       '$set': {
         'lastPhoneContact': new Date(),
       }
     });
+
+    return stateOrDefault(this.urlParams.id);
   }
 });