diff --git a/adafruit_scd30.py b/adafruit_scd30.py
index 187596d..39407d6 100644
--- a/adafruit_scd30.py
+++ b/adafruit_scd30.py
@@ -63,8 +63,6 @@ def __init__(self, i2c_bus, ambient_pressure=0, address=SCD30_DEFAULT_ADDR):
 
         # set continuous measurement interval in seconds
         self.measurement_interval = 2
-        # activate automatic self-calibration
-        self.self_calibration_enabled = True
         # trigger continuous measurements with optional ambient pressure compensation
         self.ambient_pressure = ambient_pressure