diff --git a/doc/external-signer.md b/doc/external-signer.md
index c91ea9bab7..2b3b378bee 100644
--- a/doc/external-signer.md
+++ b/doc/external-signer.md
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ Bitcoin Core can be launched with `-signer=<cmd>` where `<cmd>` is an external t
 
 ## Example usage
 
-The following example is based on the [HWI](https://github.com/bitcoin-core/HWI) tool. Although this tool is hosted under the Bitcoin Core GitHub organization and maintained by Bitcoin Core developers, it should be used with caution. It is considered experimental and has far less review than Bitcoin Core itself. Be particularly careful when running tools such as these on a computer with private keys on it.
+The following example is based on the [HWI](https://github.com/bitcoin-core/HWI) tool. Version 2.0 or newer is required. Although this tool is hosted under the Bitcoin Core GitHub organization and maintained by Bitcoin Core developers, it should be used with caution. It is considered experimental and has far less review than Bitcoin Core itself. Be particularly careful when running tools such as these on a computer with private keys on it.
 
 When using a hardware wallet, consult the manufacturer website for (alternative) software they recommend. As long as their software conforms to the standard below, it should be able to work with Bitcoin Core.
 
diff --git a/src/wallet/rpcsigner.cpp b/src/wallet/rpcsigner.cpp
index 607b778c68..696c74d665 100644
--- a/src/wallet/rpcsigner.cpp
+++ b/src/wallet/rpcsigner.cpp
@@ -32,9 +32,6 @@ static RPCHelpMan enumeratesigners()
         },
         RPCExamples{""},
         [](const RPCHelpMan& self, const JSONRPCRequest& request) -> UniValue {
-            std::shared_ptr<CWallet> const wallet = GetWalletForJSONRPCRequest(request);
-            if (!wallet) return NullUniValue;
-
             const std::string command = gArgs.GetArg("-signer", "");
             if (command == "") throw JSONRPCError(RPC_WALLET_ERROR, "Error: restart bitcoind with -signer=<cmd>");
             std::string chain = gArgs.GetChainName();