diff --git a/common.mk b/common.mk
index 172fbe2..6f9e0d7 100644
--- a/common.mk
+++ b/common.mk
@@ -220,6 +220,9 @@ size: $(PROGRAM_OUT)
 
 test: flash
 	$(FILTEROUTPUT) --port $(ESPPORT) --baud 115200 --elf $(PROGRAM_OUT)
+    
+connect:
+	$(FILTEROUTPUT) --port $(ESPPORT) --baud 115200 --elf $(PROGRAM_OUT)
 
 # the rebuild target is written like this so it can be run in a parallel build
 # environment without causing weird side effects