diff --git a/subiquitycore/core.py b/subiquitycore/core.py
index 87594adb..91e2834e 100644
--- a/subiquitycore/core.py
+++ b/subiquitycore/core.py
@@ -398,7 +398,8 @@ class Application:
 
     def run(self):
         if not hasattr(self, 'loop'):
-            if self.common['opts'].run_on_serial:
+            if (self.common['opts'].run_on_serial and
+                    os.ttyname(0) != "/dev/ttysclp0"):
                 palette = self.STYLES_MONO
                 screen = urwid.raw_display.Screen()
             else: