diff --git a/ndviewer_light/core.py b/ndviewer_light/core.py
index e364667..0dc470d 100644
--- a/ndviewer_light/core.py
+++ b/ndviewer_light/core.py
@@ -1598,6 +1598,9 @@ def _setup_ui(self):
         fov_layout.addWidget(self._fov_play_btn)
         fov_layout.addWidget(self._fov_label)
         fov_layout.addWidget(self._fov_slider)
+        self._fov_slider_container.setVisible(
+            False
+        )  # Hidden until push API sets FOV labels
         slider_layout.addWidget(self._fov_slider_container)
 
         layout.addWidget(slider_container)