diff --git a/playbook_sysupgrade.yml b/playbook_sysupgrade.yml
index 238f72d..9d5d38b 100644
--- a/playbook_sysupgrade.yml
+++ b/playbook_sysupgrade.yml
@@ -16,6 +16,10 @@
       setup:
         filter: ansible_local
 
+    - name: stringify garet_release...
+      set_fact:
+        garet_release: "{{ garet_release | string }}"
+
     - name: handle update
       block:
         - name: upload new firmware