diff --git a/nodes/home.kodi-wohnzimmer.toml b/nodes/home.kodi-wohnzimmer.toml
index f3a2cf5..8a77455 100644
--- a/nodes/home.kodi-wohnzimmer.toml
+++ b/nodes/home.kodi-wohnzimmer.toml
@@ -7,6 +7,8 @@ groups = ["debian-bullseye"]
 [metadata.apt.unattended-upgrades]
 day = 6
 hour = 2
+# needs powered on display to detect HDMI audio correctly
+reboot_enabled = false
 
 [metadata.interfaces.eno1]
 ips = ["172.19.138.24/24"]