diff --git a/bindings/matrix-sdk-ffi/src/client.rs b/bindings/matrix-sdk-ffi/src/client.rs
index b56288d8a..5e4b0c322 100644
--- a/bindings/matrix-sdk-ffi/src/client.rs
+++ b/bindings/matrix-sdk-ffi/src/client.rs
@@ -326,7 +326,7 @@ impl Client {
 
     /// Indication whether we are currently syncing
     pub fn is_syncing(&self) -> bool {
-        self.state.read().unwrap().has_first_synced
+        self.state.read().unwrap().is_syncing
     }
 
     /// Flag indicating whether the session is in soft logout mode