diff --git a/.xinitrc b/.xinitrc
index bf4f377..bd66876 100644
--- a/.xinitrc
+++ b/.xinitrc
@@ -56,7 +56,7 @@ type compton >/dev/null 2>&1 && compton &
 type flashfocus >/dev/null 2>&1 && flashfocus -l never &
 
 # additional config options for Touchpad devices ONLY
-if [ dmesg | grep "Touchpad" | wc -l > 0 ]; then
+if [ $(dmesg | grep "Touchpad" | wc -l) > 0 ]; then
   # enable touch tapping for XPS13 touchpad - for different devices get the touchpad name with xinput list-prop <TAB>
   xinput set-prop "DLL075B:01 06CB:76AF Touchpad" "libinput Tapping Enabled" 1
 fi