diff --git a/adafruit_clue.py b/adafruit_clue.py
index c3aa3d8..52edc3f 100644
--- a/adafruit_clue.py
+++ b/adafruit_clue.py
@@ -468,7 +468,7 @@ def proximity(self):
               print("Proximity: {}".format(clue.proximity))
         """
         self._sensor.enable_proximity = True
-        return self._sensor.proximity()
+        return self._sensor.proximity
 
     @property
     def color(self):