diff --git a/homeassistant/components/esphome/__init__.py b/homeassistant/components/esphome/__init__.py
index afaefe117bac..ed55180bc0e4 100644
--- a/homeassistant/components/esphome/__init__.py
+++ b/homeassistant/components/esphome/__init__.py
@@ -388,6 +388,7 @@ async def async_setup_entry(  # noqa: C901
             assert cli.api_version is not None
             entry_data.api_version = cli.api_version
             entry_data.available = True
+            entry_data.expected_disconnect = True
             if entry_data.device_info.name:
                 reconnect_logic.name = entry_data.device_info.name