diff --git a/src/hooks/useRive.tsx b/src/hooks/useRive.tsx
index 169414e..67dfd2b 100644
--- a/src/hooks/useRive.tsx
+++ b/src/hooks/useRive.tsx
@@ -188,7 +188,7 @@ export default function useRive(
         timeoutId = setTimeout(retestIntersection, 10);
       }
     };
-    if (canvasElem && options.shouldUseIntersectionObserver) {
+    if (canvasElem && options.shouldUseIntersectionObserver !== false) {
       observe(canvasElem, onChange);
     }
     return () => {