diff --git a/services/matrix.nix b/services/matrix.nix
index eda880a..19c92f9 100644
--- a/services/matrix.nix
+++ b/services/matrix.nix
@@ -111,7 +111,7 @@ in {
           spaces_enabled = true;
         };
 
-        use_presence = false;
+        use_presence = true;
 
         email = {
           require_transport_security = true;