diff --git a/group_vars/matrix_servers b/group_vars/matrix_servers
index 33851a990..627863740 100755
--- a/group_vars/matrix_servers
+++ b/group_vars/matrix_servers
@@ -278,7 +278,7 @@ devture_systemd_service_manager_services_list_auto: |
     ([{
       'name': (backup_borg_identifier + '.timer'),
       'priority': 5000,
-      'restart_necessary': true,
+      'restart_necessary': (backup_borg_restart_necessary | bool),
       'groups': ['matrix', 'backup', 'borg'],
     }] if backup_borg_enabled else [])
     +