diff --git a/modules/features/teamsbot/service.py b/modules/features/teamsbot/service.py
index 83e7a251..5457758e 100644
--- a/modules/features/teamsbot/service.py
+++ b/modules/features/teamsbot/service.py
@@ -714,9 +714,10 @@ class TeamsbotService:
                     return
 
                 # Determine response channel (voice, chat, or both)
-                # Normalize to string for reliable comparison (model_copy may skip enum coercion)
-                channelStr = str(self.config.responseChannel).lower().strip()
-                logger.info(f"Response channel: '{channelStr}' (raw={self.config.responseChannel!r})")
+                # Extract the raw value: enum.value gives "voice", str(enum) gives "TeamsbotResponseChannel.voice"
+                channelRaw = self.config.responseChannel
+                channelStr = (channelRaw.value if hasattr(channelRaw, 'value') else str(channelRaw)).lower().strip()
+                logger.info(f"Response channel: '{channelStr}' (raw={channelRaw!r})")
                 
                 sendVoice = channelStr in ("voice", "both")
                 sendChat = channelStr in ("chat", "both")