diff --git a/esphome/common/opt3001_lux_meter_common.yaml b/esphome/common/opt3001_lux_meter_common.yaml
index 1f14eccb..14c1ad60 100644
--- a/esphome/common/opt3001_lux_meter_common.yaml
+++ b/esphome/common/opt3001_lux_meter_common.yaml
@@ -41,7 +41,6 @@ sensor:
     i2c_id: bus_a
     illuminance:
       name: "Lux Level"
-    unit_of_measurement: lx
     address: 0x45
     update_interval: 5s