diff --git a/selfdrive/selfdrived/selfdrived.py b/selfdrive/selfdrived/selfdrived.py
index caf18b91a..77fff63aa 100755
--- a/selfdrive/selfdrived/selfdrived.py
+++ b/selfdrive/selfdrived/selfdrived.py
@@ -148,7 +148,7 @@ class SelfdriveD(CruiseHelper):
 
     # Determine startup event
     is_remote = build_metadata.openpilot.comma_remote or build_metadata.openpilot.sunnypilot_remote
-    self.startup_event = EventName.startup if is_remote and build_metadata.tested_channel else EventName.startupMaster
+    self.startup_event = EventName.startup
     if HARDWARE.get_device_type() == 'mici':
       self.startup_event = None
     if not car_recognized: