diff --git a/lib/ha-websocket.js b/lib/ha-websocket.js
index 906b4dc2ff..b5c6a19f8b 100644
--- a/lib/ha-websocket.js
+++ b/lib/ha-websocket.js
@@ -77,7 +77,7 @@ class HaWebsocket extends EventEmitter {
 
         // Check if user has admin privileges
         const user = await this.getUser();
-        if (!user.is_admin) {
+        if (user.is_admin === false) {
             this.connectionState = HaWebsocket.ERROR;
             this.client.close();
             throw new Error(