diff --git a/examples/darwin-framework-tool/commands/pairing/PairingDelegateBridge.mm b/examples/darwin-framework-tool/commands/pairing/PairingDelegateBridge.mm
index 0bd24146b76aba..5aee425f2e3739 100644
--- a/examples/darwin-framework-tool/commands/pairing/PairingDelegateBridge.mm
+++ b/examples/darwin-framework-tool/commands/pairing/PairingDelegateBridge.mm
@@ -33,6 +33,7 @@ - (void)onStatusUpdate:(MTRPairingStatus)status
         break;
     case MTRPairingStatusFailed:
         ChipLogError(chipTool, "Secure Pairing Failed");
+        _commandBridge->SetCommandExitStatus(CHIP_ERROR_INCORRECT_STATE);
         break;
     case MTRPairingStatusUnknown:
         ChipLogError(chipTool, "Uknown Pairing Status");