diff --git a/linux_voice_assistant/satellite.py b/linux_voice_assistant/satellite.py
index 6679161..9b94779 100644
--- a/linux_voice_assistant/satellite.py
+++ b/linux_voice_assistant/satellite.py
@@ -164,6 +164,7 @@ class VoiceSatelliteProtocol(APIServer):
         self._timer_finished = False
         self._processing = False
         self._external_wake_words: Dict[str, VoiceAssistantExternalWakeWord] = {}
+        self._disconnect_event = asyncio.Event()
 
     def _set_thinking_sound_enabled(self, new_state: bool) -> None:
         self.state.thinking_sound_enabled = bool(new_state)
@@ -175,8 +176,6 @@ class VoiceSatelliteProtocol(APIServer):
             _LOGGER.debug("Thinking sound disabled")
             pass
         self.state.save_preferences()
-        
-        self._disconnect_event = asyncio.Event()
 
     def _set_muted(self, new_state: bool) -> None:
         self.state.muted = bool(new_state)