diff --git a/node/config.go b/node/config.go
index ef1da15d7..b7e99eb7b 100644
--- a/node/config.go
+++ b/node/config.go
@@ -93,6 +93,7 @@ type Config struct {
 	InsecureUnlockAllowed bool `toml:",omitempty"`
 
 	// NoUSB disables hardware wallet monitoring and connectivity.
+	// Deprecated: USB monitoring is disabled by default and must be enabled explicitly.
 	NoUSB bool `toml:",omitempty"`
 
 	// USB enables hardware wallet monitoring and connectivity.