diff --git a/src/pipecat/services/ai_services.py b/src/pipecat/services/ai_services.py
index e324d413c..e0f16e220 100644
--- a/src/pipecat/services/ai_services.py
+++ b/src/pipecat/services/ai_services.py
@@ -110,6 +110,8 @@ class AIService(FrameProcessor):
                 logger.warning(f"Unknown setting for {self.name} service: {key}")
 
     async def process_frame(self, frame: Frame, direction: FrameDirection):
+        await super().process_frame(frame, direction)
+
         if isinstance(frame, StartFrame):
             await self.start(frame)
         elif isinstance(frame, CancelFrame):