diff --git a/stage1/00-boot-files/files/config.txt b/stage1/00-boot-files/files/config.txt
index 06364c5..516e8ab 100644
--- a/stage1/00-boot-files/files/config.txt
+++ b/stage1/00-boot-files/files/config.txt
@@ -54,3 +54,6 @@
 
 # Enable audio (loads snd_bcm2835)
 dtparam=audio=on
+
+# Enable UART
+enable_uart=1