diff --git a/audio/jacktrip/Makefile b/audio/jacktrip/Makefile
index 6cdcd8890f37..06721c48bd78 100644
--- a/audio/jacktrip/Makefile
+++ b/audio/jacktrip/Makefile
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ LICENSE=	MIT
 
 LIB_DEPENDS=	libjack.so:audio/jack
 
-USES=		qt:5 qmake
+USES=		compiler:c++11-lang qmake qt:5
 USE_GITHUB=	yes
 USE_QT=		core network buildtools_build