diff --git a/src/pipecat/services/tavus/video.py b/src/pipecat/services/tavus/video.py
index 9043710c8..a41bee5b4 100644
--- a/src/pipecat/services/tavus/video.py
+++ b/src/pipecat/services/tavus/video.py
@@ -214,7 +214,9 @@ class TavusVideoService(AIService):
         await super().start(frame)
         await self._client.start(frame)
         if self._transport_destination:
-            await self._client.register_audio_destination(self._transport_destination)
+            await self._client.register_audio_destination(
+                self._transport_destination, auto_silence=False
+            )
         await self._create_send_task()
 
     async def stop(self, frame: EndFrame):