diff --git a/common/optional/desktop.nix b/common/optional/desktop.nix
index 21d45a8..b98d9bf 100644
--- a/common/optional/desktop.nix
+++ b/common/optional/desktop.nix
@@ -5,6 +5,9 @@
     zfs.package = pkgs.zfs_2_3;
   };
 
+  # rtkit is optional but recommended for pipewire
+  security.rtkit.enable = true;
+
   services = {
     displayManager.sddm = {
       enable = true;
diff --git a/systems/bob/default.nix b/systems/bob/default.nix
index 85696ad..f796a5d 100644
--- a/systems/bob/default.nix
+++ b/systems/bob/default.nix
@@ -31,7 +31,6 @@
     };
   };
 
-  security.rtkit.enable = true;
 
   services = {
     displayManager = {
diff --git a/systems/rhapsody-in-green/default.nix b/systems/rhapsody-in-green/default.nix
index 5feb763..9af1304 100644
--- a/systems/rhapsody-in-green/default.nix
+++ b/systems/rhapsody-in-green/default.nix
@@ -29,7 +29,6 @@
     };
   };
 
-  security.rtkit.enable = true;
 
   services = {