diff --git a/src/calibre/devices/apple/driver.py b/src/calibre/devices/apple/driver.py
index bce035d25b..e1133ab929 100644
--- a/src/calibre/devices/apple/driver.py
+++ b/src/calibre/devices/apple/driver.py
@@ -2395,6 +2395,7 @@ class ITUNES(DriverBase):
             try:
                 # Pre-emptive test to confirm functional iTunes automation interface
                 foo = self.iTunes.Version
+                foo
             except:
                 self.iTunes = None
                 raise OpenFeedback('Unable to connect to iTunes.\n' +