diff --git a/public/search.js b/public/search.js
index 3faf15b..ecc7a02 100644
--- a/public/search.js
+++ b/public/search.js
@@ -112,7 +112,4 @@ function updateHero(track) {
   renderSuggestions(track.key);
 }
 
-// Set initial mock state for preview
-setTimeout(() => {
-  simulateRecognition("Alphaville Made in Japan");
-}, 500);
+