diff --git a/core/compose/compose.yml b/core/compose/compose.yml
index c59c0eeee..0d6b4d01a 100644
--- a/core/compose/compose.yml
+++ b/core/compose/compose.yml
@@ -25,6 +25,7 @@ services:
     environment:
       - BLUEOS_DISABLE_SERVICES=cable_guy,wifi,commander
       - BLUEOS_DISABLE_MEMORY_LIMIT=true
+      - BLUEOS_DISABLE_STARTUP_UPDATE=true
     ports:
       - "80:80"
       - "81:81"       # Helper