diff --git a/homeassistant/components/fibaro/__init__.py b/homeassistant/components/fibaro/__init__.py
index fd2a9d39c00..44e55b37faa 100644
--- a/homeassistant/components/fibaro/__init__.py
+++ b/homeassistant/components/fibaro/__init__.py
@@ -227,10 +227,7 @@ class FibaroController:
                     device_type = "sensor"
 
         # Switches that control lights should show up as lights
-        if (
-            device_type == "switch"
-            and device.properties.get("isLight", "false") == "true"
-        ):
+        if device_type == "switch" and device.properties.get("isLight", False):
             device_type = "light"
         return device_type