diff --git a/lib/connector/meshcore_connector.dart b/lib/connector/meshcore_connector.dart
index d5a36e3..3a36a92 100644
--- a/lib/connector/meshcore_connector.dart
+++ b/lib/connector/meshcore_connector.dart
@@ -990,6 +990,7 @@ class MeshCoreConnector extends ChangeNotifier {
   }
 
   Future<void> _requestDeviceInfo() async {
+    if (!isConnected || _awaitingSelfInfo) return;
     _awaitingSelfInfo = true;
     await sendFrame(buildDeviceQueryFrame());
     await sendFrame(buildAppStartFrame());