diff --git a/packages/stream_chat_flutter_core/lib/src/stream_chat_core.dart b/packages/stream_chat_flutter_core/lib/src/stream_chat_core.dart
index aa23a959..e80472cd 100644
--- a/packages/stream_chat_flutter_core/lib/src/stream_chat_core.dart
+++ b/packages/stream_chat_flutter_core/lib/src/stream_chat_core.dart
@@ -125,7 +125,8 @@ class StreamChatCoreState extends State<StreamChatCore>
         _isConnectionAvailable = result != ConnectivityResult.none;
         if (!_isInForeground) return;
         if (_isConnectionAvailable) {
-          if (client.wsConnectionStatus == ConnectionStatus.disconnected) {
+          if (client.wsConnectionStatus == ConnectionStatus.disconnected &&
+              user != null) {
             client.openConnection();
           }
         } else {