diff --git a/platform.py b/platform.py
index abff57f..597ade8 100644
--- a/platform.py
+++ b/platform.py
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ class Espressif32Platform(PlatformBase):
 
         # debug tools
         debug = board.manifest.get("debug", {})
-        non_debug_protocols = ["esptool"]
+        non_debug_protocols = ["esptool", "espota"]
         supported_debug_tools = [
             "esp-prog",
             "iot-bus-jtag",