diff --git a/csaxs_bec/bec_ipython_client/plugins/flomni/flomni.py b/csaxs_bec/bec_ipython_client/plugins/flomni/flomni.py
index 44401cc..bb3ed46 100644
--- a/csaxs_bec/bec_ipython_client/plugins/flomni/flomni.py
+++ b/csaxs_bec/bec_ipython_client/plugins/flomni/flomni.py
@@ -480,7 +480,7 @@ class FlomniSampleTransferMixin:
     def laser_parameters_set_psd_intensity_threshold_tracking_low(self, val: float):
         dev.rtx.controller.emitter_set_psd_intensity_threshold_tracking_low(val)
 
-    def laser_tweak(self):
+    def laser_parameters_tweak_tracking(self):
         """Interactive tweak of the two laser tracking target positions.
 
         Arrow keys nudge the ConstEmitter tracking targets by a fixed step of
@@ -494,15 +494,27 @@ class FlomniSampleTransferMixin:
         After every change the current y/z targets and the fzp x interferometer
         signal strength (channel 1) are printed, so one can watch the signal
         respond while tweaking.
+
+        Requires the laser tracker to be enabled: with the tracker off nothing
+        moves on the hardware side, so the tweak would be a no-op.
         """
         import fcntl
         import sys
         import termios
         import tty
 
-        step = 0.01
         controller = dev.rtx.controller
 
+        if not controller.laser_tracker_check_enabled():
+            print(
+                "The laser tracker is disabled. Enable it with laser_tracker_on() "
+                "before tweaking the tracking targets - otherwise nothing moves on "
+                "the hardware side."
+            )
+            return
+
+        step = 0.02
+
         def read_targets():
             values = controller.emitter_get()
             return (