diff --git a/src/vector/jitsi/index.ts b/src/vector/jitsi/index.ts
index 598d4f3e051..346c9dab0c2 100644
--- a/src/vector/jitsi/index.ts
+++ b/src/vector/jitsi/index.ts
@@ -361,7 +361,7 @@ function joinConference() { // event handler bound in HTML
             // can cause the receiving side to instantly stop listening.
             // ignored promise because we don't care if it works
             // noinspection JSIgnoredPromiseFromCall
-            widgetApi.transport.send(ElementWidgetActions.HangupCall, {}).then(() =>
+            widgetApi.transport.send(ElementWidgetActions.HangupCall, {}).finally(() =>
                 widgetApi.setAlwaysOnScreen(false),
             );
         }