diff --git a/crates/matrix-sdk-crypto/src/verification/machine.rs b/crates/matrix-sdk-crypto/src/verification/machine.rs
index 841d18cad..5406896b9 100644
--- a/crates/matrix-sdk-crypto/src/verification/machine.rs
+++ b/crates/matrix-sdk-crypto/src/verification/machine.rs
@@ -630,6 +630,7 @@ mod test {
         assert!(bob.is_done());
     }
 
+    #[cfg(not(target_os = "macos"))]
     #[async_test]
     async fn timing_out() {
         let (alice_machine, bob) = setup_verification_machine().await;