diff --git a/lib/utils/tts-streaming-buffer.js b/lib/utils/tts-streaming-buffer.js
index b2f39563..5e731ae1 100644
--- a/lib/utils/tts-streaming-buffer.js
+++ b/lib/utils/tts-streaming-buffer.js
@@ -193,10 +193,7 @@ class TtsStreamingBuffer extends Emitter {
         this.logger.debug('TtsStreamingBuffer:_feedQueue TTS stream is not open or no endpoint available');
         return;
       }
-      if (
-        this._connectionStatus === TtsStreamingConnectionStatus.NotConnected ||
-        this._connectionStatus === TtsStreamingConnectionStatus.Failed
-      ) {
+      if (this._connectionStatus !== TtsStreamingConnectionStatus.Connected) {
         this.logger.debug('TtsStreamingBuffer:_feedQueue TTS stream is not connected');
         return;
       }