diff --git a/drivers/SmartThings/matter-switch/src/init.lua b/drivers/SmartThings/matter-switch/src/init.lua
index 12ee2b3662..d07e4a35b3 100644
--- a/drivers/SmartThings/matter-switch/src/init.lua
+++ b/drivers/SmartThings/matter-switch/src/init.lua
@@ -355,7 +355,8 @@ local matter_driver_template = {
     switch_utils.lazy_load_if_possible("sub_drivers.eve_energy"),
     switch_utils.lazy_load_if_possible("sub_drivers.ikea_scroll"),
     switch_utils.lazy_load_if_possible("sub_drivers.third_reality_mk1")
-  }
+  },
+  shared_device_thread_enabled = false,
 }
 
 local matter_driver = MatterDriver("matter-switch", matter_driver_template)