diff --git a/simp.go b/simp.go
index 49254d7..e944e29 100644
--- a/simp.go
+++ b/simp.go
@@ -61,11 +61,10 @@ func (s *simp) Run() {
 							"dimension-m.video-simp-"+v.Name,
 							&content,
 						)
-						update := true
 						if err != nil {
 							log.Errorf("error getting state event in room %v: %v", room, err)
 						}
-						if update {
+						if content.ID == "" {
 							if v.AnnounceLive {
 								s.client.SendText(room, v.LiveMsg)
 							} else {