diff --git a/app/Kconfig b/app/Kconfig
index 282339e3e40..072795e317b 100644
--- a/app/Kconfig
+++ b/app/Kconfig
@@ -98,7 +98,6 @@ config ZMK_USB
 
 config ZMK_USB_BOOT
     bool "USB Boot Protocol Support"
-    default y
     depends on ZMK_USB
     select USB_HID_BOOT_PROTOCOL
     select USB_DEVICE_SOF