diff --git a/wasp/boards/k9/watch.py.in b/wasp/boards/k9/watch.py.in
index 68f69b0..da9d9a2 100644
--- a/wasp/boards/k9/watch.py.in
+++ b/wasp/boards/k9/watch.py.in
@@ -79,7 +79,7 @@ def boot_msg(s):
     if safe_mode:
         time.sleep_ms(500)
 
-safe_mode = True
+safe_mode = False
 boot_msg("Init button")
 button = Pin('BUTTON', Pin.IN)
 safe_mode = button.value()