diff --git a/core/src/main/java/de/danoeh/antennapod/core/util/NetworkUtils.java b/core/src/main/java/de/danoeh/antennapod/core/util/NetworkUtils.java
index 9bdd375ce..d9431bc5d 100644
--- a/core/src/main/java/de/danoeh/antennapod/core/util/NetworkUtils.java
+++ b/core/src/main/java/de/danoeh/antennapod/core/util/NetworkUtils.java
@@ -68,6 +68,11 @@ public class NetworkUtils {
 						}
 					}
 				}
+			} else if (networkInfo.getType() == ConnectivityManager.TYPE_ETHERNET) {
+				Log.d(TAG, "Device is connected to Ethernet");
+				if (networkInfo.isConnected()) {
+					return true;
+				}
 			} else {
 				if (!UserPreferences.isEnableAutodownloadOnMobile()) {
 					Log.d(TAG, "Auto Download not enabled on Mobile");