diff --git a/samsungtvws/encrypted/remote.py b/samsungtvws/encrypted/remote.py
index 7d3b7a9..3e2b3fe 100644
--- a/samsungtvws/encrypted/remote.py
+++ b/samsungtvws/encrypted/remote.py
@@ -185,6 +185,5 @@ async def close(self) -> None:
 
     def is_alive(self) -> bool:
         return (
-            self._connection is not None
-            and not self._connection.state is not State.CLOSED
+            self._connection is not None and self._connection.state is not State.CLOSED
         )