diff --git a/pytest_mh/conn/ssh.py b/pytest_mh/conn/ssh.py
index 0b1012a..eaa211e 100644
--- a/pytest_mh/conn/ssh.py
+++ b/pytest_mh/conn/ssh.py
@@ -433,7 +433,7 @@ def requested_auth_methods(self) -> list[str]:
 
     @property
     def connected(self) -> bool:
-        return self.__conn.is_connected
+        return bool(self.__conn.is_connected)
 
     def connect(self) -> None:
         """