diff --git a/agents/my_basic_agent_1_2_9.py b/agents/my_basic_agent_1_2_9.py
index caaeca9..e6a9a58 100644
--- a/agents/my_basic_agent_1_2_9.py
+++ b/agents/my_basic_agent_1_2_9.py
@@ -1192,6 +1192,8 @@ async def entrypoint(ctx: JobContext, avatar_dispatcher_url: str = None, vision_
                 session.input.set_audio_enabled(False)
                 logger.info("Setting audio enabled to False (PTT mode)")
             else:
+                # When switching to realtime mode, clear user turn state to ensure proper initialization
+                session.clear_user_turn()
                 session.input.set_audio_enabled(True)
                 logger.info("Setting audio enabled to True (realtime mode)")
             
@@ -1204,6 +1206,8 @@ async def entrypoint(ctx: JobContext, avatar_dispatcher_url: str = None, vision_
             if _talking_mode == "push_to_talk":
                 session.input.set_audio_enabled(False)
             else:
+                # When switching to realtime mode, clear user turn state
+                session.clear_user_turn()
                 session.input.set_audio_enabled(True)
             return json.dumps({"success": True, "mode": _talking_mode})