diff --git a/src/machine.rs b/src/machine.rs
index 70ad84aa3..d5c637e41 100644
--- a/src/machine.rs
+++ b/src/machine.rs
@@ -1138,7 +1138,7 @@ impl OlmMachine {
     /// secrets received during the previous session.
     ///
     /// The secrets are guaranteed to have been received over a 1-to-1 encrypted
-    /// to_device message from a verified own device.
+    /// to_device message from one of the user's own verified devices.
     ///
     /// Returns a `Promise` for a `Set` of `String` corresponding to the secret
     /// values.