diff --git a/charger/easee.go b/charger/easee.go
index bae4a7594..07c32fac0 100644
--- a/charger/easee.go
+++ b/charger/easee.go
@@ -405,8 +405,8 @@ func (c *Easee) Enable(enable bool) error {
 		}
 	}
 
-	// do not send pause/resume if disconnected
-	if c.opMode == easee.ModeDisconnected {
+	// do not send pause/resume if disconnected or unauthenticated
+	if c.opMode == easee.ModeDisconnected || c.opMode == easee.ModeAwaitingAuthentication {
 		return nil
 	}