diff --git a/source/_components/switch.pilight.markdown b/source/_components/switch.pilight.markdown
index 9cef19c95cd..c8a28e1e9c6 100644
--- a/source/_components/switch.pilight.markdown
+++ b/source/_components/switch.pilight.markdown
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ Configuration variables:
 
 Variables for the different codes:
 
-- **protocol** (*Optional*): Protocol to use, eg. `intertechno_old` or `daycom`.
+- **protocol** (*Required*): Protocol to use, eg. `intertechno_old` or `daycom`.
 - **systemcode** (*Optional*): The systemcode of the device.
 - **unit** (*Optional*): The unit to use.
 - **id** (*Optional*): ID of the device