diff --git a/clients/macos/vellum-assistant/Features/Voice/WakeWord/WakeWordCoordinator.swift b/clients/macos/vellum-assistant/Features/Voice/WakeWord/WakeWordCoordinator.swift
index 2e5665b9661..02e22c57eed 100644
--- a/clients/macos/vellum-assistant/Features/Voice/WakeWord/WakeWordCoordinator.swift
+++ b/clients/macos/vellum-assistant/Features/Voice/WakeWord/WakeWordCoordinator.swift
@@ -85,7 +85,6 @@ final class WakeWordCoordinator: ObservableObject {
         }
 
         log.info("Wake word detected — activating voice mode")
-        activatedViaWakeWord = true
 
         // 1. Play activation chime and show visual indicator
         WakeWordFeedback.playActivationChime()
@@ -104,6 +103,7 @@ final class WakeWordCoordinator: ObservableObject {
             audioMonitor.startMonitoring()
             return
         }
+        activatedViaWakeWord = true
         voiceModeManager.startListening()
     }