diff --git a/src/js/protocols/WebSerial.js b/src/js/protocols/WebSerial.js
index 46214bb2..945a8c75 100644
--- a/src/js/protocols/WebSerial.js
+++ b/src/js/protocols/WebSerial.js
@@ -146,6 +146,7 @@ class WebSerial extends EventTarget {
     }
 
     async getDevices() {
+        await this.loadDevices();
         return this.ports;
     }