diff --git a/app/Kconfig b/app/Kconfig
index b07cfa1e..214bf383 100644
--- a/app/Kconfig
+++ b/app/Kconfig
@@ -323,7 +323,7 @@ config ZMK_RGB_UNDERGLOW_AUTO_OFF_IDLE
 
 config ZMK_RGB_UNDERGLOW_AUTO_OFF_USB
 	bool "Turn off RGB underglow when USB is disconnected"
-	default n
+	depends on USB
 
 #ZMK_RGB_UNDERGLOW
 endif