diff --git a/homeassistant/components/home_connect/services.yaml b/homeassistant/components/home_connect/services.yaml
index 2b53090fd34..e07e8e91457 100644
--- a/homeassistant/components/home_connect/services.yaml
+++ b/homeassistant/components/home_connect/services.yaml
@@ -64,7 +64,6 @@ set_program_and_options:
             - selected_program
     program:
       example: dishcare_dishwasher_program_auto2
-      required: true
       selector:
         select:
           mode: dropdown