diff --git a/homeassistant/components/switch/template.py b/homeassistant/components/switch/template.py
index ada27c21d0e..46900e8cc00 100644
--- a/homeassistant/components/switch/template.py
+++ b/homeassistant/components/switch/template.py
@@ -121,11 +121,11 @@ class SwitchTemplate(SwitchDevice):
 
     def turn_on(self, **kwargs):
         """Fire the on action."""
-        self._on_script.run(True)
+        self._on_script.run()
 
     def turn_off(self, **kwargs):
         """Fire the off action."""
-        self._off_script.run(True)
+        self._off_script.run()
 
     def update(self):
         """Update the state from the template."""