diff --git a/disco/client.py b/disco/client.py
index ee2b091..c480af9 100644
--- a/disco/client.py
+++ b/disco/client.py
@@ -131,7 +131,7 @@ class Client(LoggingClass):
         payload = {
             'afk': afk,
             'since': since,
-            'status': status.value.lower(),
+            'status': status.lower(),
             'game': None,
         }