diff --git a/.github/workflows/compile-all.yaml b/.github/workflows/compile-all.yaml
index 076a48e..c84dc93 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/compile-all.yaml
+++ b/.github/workflows/compile-all.yaml
@@ -24,4 +24,4 @@ jobs:
       # pinned in Nix. The ci shell avoids nixpkgs wrapping platformio in bwrap,
       # which fails on CI runners that disallow unprivileged user namespaces.
       - name: Compile All
-        run: nix develop .#ci --command make compile-all -j4
+        run: nix develop .#ci --command make compile-all
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 1104483..71cdf94 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -16,8 +16,8 @@ $ cp -i templates/secrets.yaml{.sample,}
 
 # Edit both secrets.yaml files.
 
-# Compile all devices in parallel (up to 4 jobs)
-$ nix develop --command make compile-all -j4
+# Compile all devices
+$ nix develop --command make compile-all
 
 # Or compile a single device
 $ nix develop --command make compile-bathroomheater
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ $ nix develop --command make compile-bathroomheater
 To flash all devices (automatically prioritizes OTA and skips prompts):
 
 ```bash
-$ nix develop --command make flash-all -j4
+$ nix develop --command make flash-all
 ```
 
 To flash a single device: