diff --git a/lua/lazyvim/plugins/extras/ui/smear-cursor.lua b/lua/lazyvim/plugins/extras/ui/smear-cursor.lua
index 772b746c..070d2623 100644
--- a/lua/lazyvim/plugins/extras/ui/smear-cursor.lua
+++ b/lua/lazyvim/plugins/extras/ui/smear-cursor.lua
@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ return {
   cond = vim.g.neovide == nil,
   opts = {
     hide_target_hack = true,
+    cursor_color = "none",
   },
   specs = {
     -- disable mini.animate cursor