diff --git a/meson.options b/meson.options
index 65c1f97..d658c8b 100644
--- a/meson.options
+++ b/meson.options
@@ -28,3 +28,9 @@
     value: true,
     description: 'Run JSON schema validation during the build.',
 )
+option(
+    'gpio-presence',
+    type: 'boolean',
+    value: true,
+    description: 'Build gpio presence daemon',
+)