diff --git a/cypress/e2e/regression-tests/pills-click-in-app.spec.ts b/cypress/e2e/regression-tests/pills-click-in-app.spec.ts
index 8540736f3e..f8e607a4f2 100644
--- a/cypress/e2e/regression-tests/pills-click-in-app.spec.ts
+++ b/cypress/e2e/regression-tests/pills-click-in-app.spec.ts
@@ -50,11 +50,11 @@ describe("Pills", () => {
                 cy.url().should("contain", `/#/room/${messageRoomId}`);
 
                 // send a message using the built-in room mention functionality (autocomplete)
-                cy.get(".mx_SendMessageComposer .mx_BasicMessageComposer_input").type(
+                cy.findByRole("textbox", { name: "Send a message…" }).type(
                     `Hello world! Join here: #${targetLocalpart.substring(0, 3)}`,
                 );
                 cy.get(".mx_Autocomplete_Completion_title").click();
-                cy.get(".mx_MessageComposer_sendMessage").click();
+                cy.findByRole("button", { name: "Send message" }).click();
 
                 // find the pill in the timeline and click it
                 cy.get(".mx_EventTile_body .mx_Pill").click();