diff --git a/lib/tasks/cognigy/speech-config.js b/lib/tasks/cognigy/speech-config.js
index 46482045..ad12cfd8 100644
--- a/lib/tasks/cognigy/speech-config.js
+++ b/lib/tasks/cognigy/speech-config.js
@@ -26,6 +26,7 @@ class SpeechConfig extends Emitter {
     this.logger.debug({merged, sessionConfig: this.sessionConfig, changedConfig}, 'merged config');
     // should we override hints with empty array or leave it as it is once saved?
     // merged.recognizer.hints = changedConfig.recognizer?.hints
+    return merged;
   }
 
   update(session) {