diff --git a/systems/zaatar/spotifyd.nix b/systems/zaatar/spotifyd.nix
index 55b6251..451d0bc 100644
--- a/systems/zaatar/spotifyd.nix
+++ b/systems/zaatar/spotifyd.nix
@@ -16,6 +16,7 @@
         username_cmd = "cat $CREDENTIALS_DIRECTORY/username";
         password_cmd = "cat $CREDENTIALS_DIRECTORY/password";
         bitrate = 320;
+        use_mpris = false;
         device_type = "s_t_b"; # set-top box
         device_name = config.networking.hostName;
       };