diff --git a/tools/idf_py_actions/serial_ext.py b/tools/idf_py_actions/serial_ext.py
index 37a2e166c0..1238742ba0 100644
--- a/tools/idf_py_actions/serial_ext.py
+++ b/tools/idf_py_actions/serial_ext.py
@@ -139,7 +139,7 @@ def action_extensions(base_actions, project_path):
 
     baud_rate = {
         "names": ["-b", "--baud"],
-        "help": "Baud rate for flashing.",
+        "help": "Baud rate for flashing. The default value can be set with the ESPBAUD environment variable.",
         "scope": "global",
         "envvar": "ESPBAUD",
         "default": 460800,
@@ -147,7 +147,7 @@ def action_extensions(base_actions, project_path):
 
     port = {
         "names": ["-p", "--port"],
-        "help": "Serial port.",
+        "help": "Serial port. The default value can be set with the ESPPORT environment variable.",
         "scope": "global",
         "envvar": "ESPPORT",
         "default": None,