diff --git a/.config/shell/aliases b/.config/shell/aliases
index bfdc2da..e241371 100644
--- a/.config/shell/aliases
+++ b/.config/shell/aliases
@@ -75,9 +75,12 @@ fi
 # Shorter + more useful mkdir
 alias mkd="mkdir -p"
 
-if [ -n "${KITTY_WINDOW_ID:-}" ]; then
-   alias ssh='kitten ssh'
-fi
+case "$TERM" in
+   (*kitty*)
+      # kitty likes it if you use kitten ssh bc of $TERMINFO
+      alias ssh='kitten ssh'
+      ;;
+esac
 
 # <<<
 ## Mini short-hand scripts (ex: glone = git clone) >>>