diff --git a/libs/core/input.ts b/libs/core/input.ts
index eb011e59..4d7b6185 100644
--- a/libs/core/input.ts
+++ b/libs/core/input.ts
@@ -310,7 +310,7 @@ namespace sensors.internal {
             return getUartNumber(fmt, off, this._port)
         }
 
-        protected reset() {
+        reset() {
             if (this.isActive()) uartReset(this._port);
         }
     }
diff --git a/libs/gyro-sensor/gyro.ts b/libs/gyro-sensor/gyro.ts
index 11e46e26..791ef732 100644
--- a/libs/gyro-sensor/gyro.ts
+++ b/libs/gyro-sensor/gyro.ts
@@ -79,7 +79,7 @@ namespace sensors {
             // may be triggered by a button click, give time to settle
             loops.pause(500);
             // send a reset command
-            this.reset();
+            super.reset();
             // we need to switch mode twice to perform a calibration
             if (this.mode == GyroSensorMode.Rate)
                 this.setMode(GyroSensorMode.Angle);