diff --git a/machine/backyard/default.nix b/machine/backyard/default.nix
index edf4092..89b29d5 100644
--- a/machine/backyard/default.nix
+++ b/machine/backyard/default.nix
@@ -21,6 +21,8 @@
 
   beatific.hostName = "backyard";
 
+  nix.channel.enable = false;
+
   # Enable networking
   networking.networkmanager.enable = true;