diff --git a/python/__init__.py b/python/__init__.py
index 11f9ac65a..b3c93e5ab 100644
--- a/python/__init__.py
+++ b/python/__init__.py
@@ -274,7 +274,7 @@ class Panda:
             handle = device.open()
             if sys.platform not in ("win32", "cygwin", "msys", "darwin"):
               handle.setAutoDetachKernelDriver(True)
-            if claim:
+            if claim or sys.platform == "darwin":
               handle.claimInterface(0)
               # handle.setInterfaceAltSetting(0, 0)  # Issue in USB stack