diff --git a/kcms/mouse/kcm/libinput/main.qml b/kcms/mouse/kcm/libinput/main.qml
--- a/kcms/mouse/kcm/libinput/main.qml
+++ b/kcms/mouse/kcm/libinput/main.qml
@@ -68,6 +68,7 @@
 
         deviceEnabled.load()
         leftHanded.load()
+        middleEmulation.load()
         accelSpeed.load()
         accelProfile.load()
         naturalScroll.load()
diff --git a/kcms/mouse/kcm/libinput/main_deviceless.qml b/kcms/mouse/kcm/libinput/main_deviceless.qml
--- a/kcms/mouse/kcm/libinput/main_deviceless.qml
+++ b/kcms/mouse/kcm/libinput/main_deviceless.qml
@@ -50,6 +50,7 @@
         loading = true
 
         leftHanded.load()
+        middleEmulation.load()
         accelSpeed.load()
         accelProfile.load()
         naturalScroll.load()