diff --git a/grouprise/features/matrix_chat/matrix_bot.py b/grouprise/features/matrix_chat/matrix_bot.py
index 93d14faf..e1ea960a 100644
--- a/grouprise/features/matrix_chat/matrix_bot.py
+++ b/grouprise/features/matrix_chat/matrix_bot.py
@@ -69,34 +69,7 @@ async def synchronize_rooms_of_group(self, group):
             except MatrixError as exc:
                 logger.error(f"Failed to synchronize room: {exc}")
                 continue
-            avatar_changed = False
-            if group.avatar:
-                grouprise_avatar_url = full_url(group.avatar_64.url)
-                response = await self.client.room_get_state_event(
-                    room.room_id, "m.room.avatar"
-                )
-                if isinstance(response, nio.responses.RoomGetStateEventResponse):
-                    current_matrix_avatar_url = response.content.get("url")
-                elif isinstance(response, nio.responses.RoomGetStateEventError) and (
-                    response.status_code == "M_NOT_FOUND"
-                ):
-                    current_matrix_avatar_url = None
-                else:
-                    logger.warning(
-                        f"Failed to retrieve current avatar of group '{group}': {response}"
-                    )
-                    continue
-                if current_matrix_avatar_url != grouprise_avatar_url:
-                    response = await self.client.room_put_state(
-                        room.room_id, "m.room.avatar", {"url": grouprise_avatar_url}
-                    )
-                    if isinstance(response, nio.responses.RoomPutStateResponse):
-                        avatar_changed = True
-                    else:
-                        logger.warning(
-                            f"Failed to update avatar for room '{room}': {response}"
-                        )
-            if created or avatar_changed:
+            if created:
                 yield room
 
     async def _get_or_create_room(self, group, is_private):
diff --git a/grouprise/features/matrix_chat/signals.py b/grouprise/features/matrix_chat/signals.py
index d4c294ea..708697a4 100644
--- a/grouprise/features/matrix_chat/signals.py
+++ b/grouprise/features/matrix_chat/signals.py
@@ -17,9 +17,10 @@
 
 
 @receiver(post_save, sender=grouprise.features.groups.models.Group)
-@db_task()
-def update_matrix_rooms_for_group(sender, instance, created, update_fields, **kwargs):
-    if created or (update_fields and "logo" in update_fields):
+def update_matrix_rooms_for_group(sender, instance, created, **kwargs):
+    if created:
+        _sync_rooms_delayed(instance)
+
 
 @db_task()
 def _sync_rooms_delayed(group):