diff --git a/colord.be0 b/colord.be0
index 572c600e6..8fc0c8fa6 100755
--- a/colord.be0
+++ b/colord.be0
@@ -30,6 +30,7 @@ mee_configure() {
     bee_configure \
         --disable-argyllcms-sensor \
         --disable-gusb \
+        --disable-static \
         --disable-systemd-login
 }