diff --git a/config/defaults.js b/config/defaults.js
index 11457684..b0c4ccc9 100644
--- a/config/defaults.js
+++ b/config/defaults.js
@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ const defaults = {
   synclounge_upnext_popup_lifetime: 60000,
 
   default_party_pause_enabled: true,
-  default_auto_host_enabled: true,
+  default_auto_host_enabled: false,
 
   force_slplayer: false,