diff --git a/update.yml b/update.yml
index de81095..21360e8 100644
--- a/update.yml
+++ b/update.yml
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
     - name: Ensure SSH is reachable (skip host if not)
       delegate_to: localhost
       wait_for:
-        host: "{{ inventory_hostname }}"
+        host: "{{ ansible_host | default(inventory_hostname) }}"
         port: 22
         timeout: 5
       register: ssh_check