diff --git a/tests/ui_tests/__init__.py b/tests/ui_tests/__init__.py
index 8f2ad3dc10..b39d3756d5 100644
--- a/tests/ui_tests/__init__.py
+++ b/tests/ui_tests/__init__.py
@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@ from _pytest.nodes import Node
 from _pytest.outcomes import Failed
 
 from trezorlib.debuglink import TrezorClientDebugLink as Client
+from trezorlib.client import ProtocolVersion
 
 from . import common
 from .common import SCREENS_DIR, UI_TESTS_DIR, TestCase, TestResult
@@ -61,7 +62,8 @@ def screen_recording(
         yield
     finally:
         client.ensure_open()
-        client.sync_responses()
+        if client.protocol_version == ProtocolVersion.PROTOCOL_V1:
+            client.sync_responses()
         # Wait for response to Initialize, which gives the emulator time to catch up
         # and redraw the homescreen. Otherwise there's a race condition between that
         # and stopping recording.