diff --git a/libraries/AP_Notify/ToneAlarm.cpp b/libraries/AP_Notify/ToneAlarm.cpp
index 1863b4d853..5fcca1b5f8 100644
--- a/libraries/AP_Notify/ToneAlarm.cpp
+++ b/libraries/AP_Notify/ToneAlarm.cpp
@@ -127,7 +127,9 @@ bool AP_ToneAlarm::init()
     }
 #endif
 
+#ifndef HAL_BUILD_AP_PERIPH
     play_tone(AP_NOTIFY_TONE_STARTUP);
+#endif
     return true;
 }