diff --git a/python/src/trezorlib/cli/trezorctl.py b/python/src/trezorlib/cli/trezorctl.py
index 43c6d0431a..42865ef51d 100755
--- a/python/src/trezorlib/cli/trezorctl.py
+++ b/python/src/trezorlib/cli/trezorctl.py
@@ -294,8 +294,8 @@ def list_devices(no_resolve: bool) -> Optional[Iterable["Transport"]]:
 
     for transport in enumerate_devices():
         try:
-            client = get_client(transport)
             transport.open()
+            client = get_client(transport)
             description = format_device_name(client.features)
         except DeviceIsBusy:
             description = "Device is in use by another process"