diff --git a/firmware/Makefile b/firmware/Makefile
index d4b4afdcba..22a8cfa2dc 100644
--- a/firmware/Makefile
+++ b/firmware/Makefile
@@ -82,7 +82,7 @@ endif
 # If enabled, this option makes the build process faster by not compiling
 # modules not used in the current configuration.
 ifeq ($(USE_SMART_BUILD),)
-  USE_SMART_BUILD = no
+  USE_SMART_BUILD = yes
 endif
 
 ifeq ($(USE_BOOTLOADER),)