diff --git a/server.py b/server.py
index 813d394..a28bb8a 100644
--- a/server.py
+++ b/server.py
@@ -90,7 +90,7 @@ class KokoroEventHandler(AsyncEventHandler):
 
         if Synthesize.is_type(event.type):
             await self._handle_synthesize(Synthesize.from_event(event))
-            return True
+            return False  # close connection so HA knows response is complete
 
         return True