diff --git a/src/configuration.h b/src/configuration.h
index 325e74f3c..70e1a706b 100644
--- a/src/configuration.h
+++ b/src/configuration.h
@@ -110,6 +110,11 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 // Define if screen should be mirrored left to right
 // #define SCREEN_MIRROR
 
+// Define BUTTON_PIN to ensure button setup is always done
+#ifndef BUTTON_PIN
+#define BUTTON_PIN (-1)
+#endif
+
 // I2C Keyboards (M5Stack, RAK14004, T-Deck, TCA8418)
 #define CARDKB_ADDR 0x5F
 #define TDECK_KB_ADDR 0x55