1 files changed, 8 insertions, 2 deletions
diff --git a/synapse/handlers/initial_sync.py b/synapse/handlers/initial_sync.py
index b116500c7d..f88bad5f25 100644
--- a/synapse/handlers/initial_sync.py
+++ b/synapse/handlers/initial_sync.py
@@ -381,10 +381,16 @@ class InitialSyncHandler(BaseHandler):
                 return []
 
             states = await presence_handler.get_states(
-                [m.user_id for m in room_members], as_event=True
+                [m.user_id for m in room_members]
             )
 
-            return states
+            return [
+                {
+                    "type": EventTypes.Presence,
+                    "content": format_user_presence_state(s, time_now),
+                }
+                for s in states
+            ]
 
         async def get_receipts():
             receipts = await self.store.get_linearized_receipts_for_room(