diff --git a/crates/matrix-sdk-ui/src/timeline/mod.rs b/crates/matrix-sdk-ui/src/timeline/mod.rs
index bb8b3feee..69341a56a 100644
--- a/crates/matrix-sdk-ui/src/timeline/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/matrix-sdk-ui/src/timeline/mod.rs
@@ -606,10 +606,12 @@ impl Timeline {
             }
         }
 
+        let room = self.room();
+
         if !receipts.is_empty() {
-            self.room().send_multiple_receipts(receipts).await?;
+            room.send_multiple_receipts(receipts).await?;
         } else {
-            self.room().set_unread_flag(false).await?;
+            room.set_unread_flag(false).await?;
         }
 
         Ok(())