diff --git a/res/skins/QMLDemo/DeckInfoBar.qml b/res/skins/QMLDemo/DeckInfoBar.qml
index 2404b00bbd0..de084eaa99d 100644
--- a/res/skins/QMLDemo/DeckInfoBar.qml
+++ b/res/skins/QMLDemo/DeckInfoBar.qml
@@ -26,6 +26,7 @@ Rectangle {
         width: height
         source: root.deckPlayer.coverArtUrl
         visible: false
+        asynchronous: true
     }
 
     Rectangle {