diff --git a/CMakeLists.txt b/CMakeLists.txt
index 47cd69cf..53f1d1a7 100644
--- a/CMakeLists.txt
+++ b/CMakeLists.txt
@@ -1,6 +1,10 @@
 cmake_minimum_required(VERSION 3.26.4)
 project(arduino_midi_library CXX)
 
+set(CMAKE_CXX_STANDARD 14)
+set(CMAKE_CXX_STANDARD_REQUIRED ON)
+set(CMAKE_CXX_EXTENSIONS OFF)
+
 add_subdirectory(builder)
 
 setup_builder()