diff --git a/radio/src/cli.cpp b/radio/src/cli.cpp
index 4e4d29d5e..bef61dc4f 100644
--- a/radio/src/cli.cpp
+++ b/radio/src/cli.cpp
@@ -1738,6 +1738,9 @@ int cliCrypt(const char ** argv)
 
 int cliTriggerEM(const char** argv)
 {
+  // Wait USB unplug since that could interfere
+  cliSerialPrint("Please unplug USB");
+  while (usbPlugged()) {}
   // Prevent task switching
   vTaskSuspendAll();
   // Trigger watchdog