diff --git a/pkgs/development/python-modules/liquidctl/default.nix b/pkgs/development/python-modules/liquidctl/default.nix
index 888f09dba95..5311c581317 100644
--- a/pkgs/development/python-modules/liquidctl/default.nix
+++ b/pkgs/development/python-modules/liquidctl/default.nix
@@ -27,6 +27,10 @@ buildPythonPackage rec {
     smbus-cffi
   ];
 
+  # does not contain tests
+  disableCheck = false;
+  pythonImportsCheck = [ "liquidctl" ];
+
   meta = with lib; {
     description = "Cross-platform CLI and Python drivers for AIO liquid coolers and other devices";
     homepage    = "https://github.com/liquidctl/liquidctl";