diff --git a/python/src/trezorlib/client.py b/python/src/trezorlib/client.py
index ce67ffeab1..d48f64028d 100644
--- a/python/src/trezorlib/client.py
+++ b/python/src/trezorlib/client.py
@@ -101,7 +101,7 @@ class TrezorClient:
             self._protocol_version = ProtocolVersion.V1
         elif isinstance(self.protocol, ProtocolV2Channel):
             self._protocol_version = ProtocolVersion.V2
-            self.do_pairing()
+            # self.do_pairing()
         else:
             raise Exception("Unknown protocol version")