diff --git a/pytest-embedded-serial-esp/pytest_embedded_serial_esp/serial.py b/pytest-embedded-serial-esp/pytest_embedded_serial_esp/serial.py
index b0dbcb8f..0b646f13 100644
--- a/pytest-embedded-serial-esp/pytest_embedded_serial_esp/serial.py
+++ b/pytest-embedded-serial-esp/pytest_embedded_serial_esp/serial.py
@@ -202,7 +202,7 @@ def wrapper(self, *args, **kwargs):
     def _start(self):
         self.hard_reset()
 
-    @use_esptool()
+    @use_esptool(hard_reset_after=True, no_stub=True)
     def hard_reset(self):
         """Hard reset your espressif device"""
         pass