diff --git a/lerobot/common/robots/robot.py b/lerobot/common/robots/robot.py
index 8b68c09f..a263a043 100644
--- a/lerobot/common/robots/robot.py
+++ b/lerobot/common/robots/robot.py
@@ -37,6 +37,10 @@ class Robot(abc.ABC):
     def camera_features(self) -> dict[str, dict]:
         pass
 
+    @abc.abstractproperty
+    def is_connected(self) -> bool:
+        pass
+
     @abc.abstractmethod
     def connect(self) -> None:
         """Connects to the robot."""
diff --git a/lerobot/common/teleoperators/teleoperator.py b/lerobot/common/teleoperators/teleoperator.py
index 3b60372e..743bd2c6 100644
--- a/lerobot/common/teleoperators/teleoperator.py
+++ b/lerobot/common/teleoperators/teleoperator.py
@@ -31,6 +31,10 @@ class Teleoperator(abc.ABC):
     def feedback_feature(self) -> dict:
         pass
 
+    @abc.abstractproperty
+    def is_connected(self) -> bool:
+        pass
+
     @abc.abstractmethod
     def connect(self) -> None:
         """Connects to the teleoperator."""