diff --git a/ci/installation/run_installation_tests.sh b/ci/installation/run_installation_tests.sh
index 25ab97455..003ef51f4 100644
--- a/ci/installation/run_installation_tests.sh
+++ b/ci/installation/run_installation_tests.sh
@@ -21,11 +21,11 @@ echo 'debconf debconf/frontend select Noninteractive' | sudo debconf-set-selecti
 # n dont deactivate bluetooth
 # n dont disable on-chip audio
 # y configure samba
+# n dont use rfid reader
 # y dont build local WebApp
 # y build local docs
 # n no kiosk mode
 # y install node
-# 0 No RfidReader
 # n dont reboot
 
 
@@ -36,12 +36,11 @@ n
 n
 n
 y
+n
 y
 y
 n
 y
-0
-n
 n
 '
 INSTALLATION_EXITCODE=$?
diff --git a/installation/includes/01_default_config.sh b/installation/includes/01_default_config.sh
index eb6e45a91..d8a718d90 100644
--- a/installation/includes/01_default_config.sh
+++ b/installation/includes/01_default_config.sh
@@ -17,6 +17,7 @@ ENABLE_WEBAPP=true
 ENABLE_KIOSK_MODE=false
 DISABLE_ONBOARD_AUDIO=false
 DISABLE_ONBOARD_AUDIO_BACKUP="${RPI_BOOT_CONFIG_FILE}.backup.audio_on_$(date +%d.%m.%y_%H.%M.%S)"
+ENABLE_RFID_READER=true
 # Always try to use GIT with SSH first, and on failure drop down to HTTPS
 GIT_USE_SSH=${GIT_USE_SSH:-"true"}
 
diff --git a/installation/routines/customize_options.sh b/installation/routines/customize_options.sh
index 3af9274d5..335fa25a1 100644
--- a/installation/routines/customize_options.sh
+++ b/installation/routines/customize_options.sh
@@ -112,6 +112,28 @@ the installation. If you are unsure, stick to YES!
   echo "ENABLE_SAMBA=${ENABLE_SAMBA}"
 }
 
+_option_rfid_reader() {
+  # ENABLE_RFID_READER
+  clear 1>&3
+  echo "---------------------- RFID READER ----------------------
+
+Phoniebox can be controlled with rfid cards/tags, if you
+have a rfid reader connected.
+Choose yes to setup a reader. You get prompted for
+the type selection and configuration later on.
+
+Do you want to setup a rfid reader? [Y/n]" 1>&3
+  read -r response
+  case "$response" in
+    [nN][oO]|[nN])
+      ENABLE_RFID_READER=false
+      ;;
+    *)
+      ;;
+  esac
+  echo "ENABLE_RFID_READER=${ENABLE_RFID_READER}"
+}
+
 _option_webapp() {
   # ENABLE_WEBAPP
   echo "Would you like to install the web application?
@@ -249,6 +271,7 @@ customize_options() {
   _option_bluetooth
   _option_disable_onboard_audio
   _option_samba
+  _option_rfid_reader
   _option_webapp
   _option_build_local_docs
   if [[ $ENABLE_WEBAPP == true ]] ; then
diff --git a/installation/routines/install.sh b/installation/routines/install.sh
index f7db0e1d5..d3fd5047d 100644
--- a/installation/routines/install.sh
+++ b/installation/routines/install.sh
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ install() {
   if [ "$ENABLE_SAMBA" = true ] ; then setup_samba; fi;
   if [ "$ENABLE_WEBAPP" = true ] ; then setup_jukebox_webapp; fi;
   if [ "$ENABLE_KIOSK_MODE" = true ] ; then setup_kiosk_mode; fi;
-  setup_rfid_reader
+  if [ "$ENABLE_RFID_READER" = true ] ; then setup_rfid_reader; fi;
   optimize_boot_time
   if [ "$ENABLE_AUTOHOTSPOT" = true ] ; then setup_autohotspot; fi;
   cleanup