diff --git a/roles/plasma-bigscreen/default.nix b/roles/plasma-bigscreen/default.nix
index e78a7d0..108bd04 100644
--- a/roles/plasma-bigscreen/default.nix
+++ b/roles/plasma-bigscreen/default.nix
@@ -87,9 +87,9 @@ in
     xdg.portal.configPackages = [ plasma-bigscreen ];
 
     # Fix homescreen not being focused after quitting app or on boot
-    environment.plasma6.excludePackages = with pkgs; [
-      kdePackages.xwaylandvideobridge
-    ];
+    # xwaylandvideobridge can interfere with focus; exclude if present
+    environment.plasma6.excludePackages =
+      lib.optional (pkgs.kdePackages ? xwaylandvideobridge) pkgs.kdePackages.xwaylandvideobridge;
 
     # Firewall for remote control
     networking.firewall = {