diff --git a/data/autostart.desktop b/data/autostart.desktop
index d46ddb3f..e50d5e92 100644
--- a/data/autostart.desktop
+++ b/data/autostart.desktop
@@ -11,4 +11,5 @@ StartupNotify=true
 X-GNOME-AutoRestart=true
 X-GNOME-Autostart-Notify=true
 X-GNOME-Autostart-Phase=Panel
+X-GNOME-UsesNotifications=true
 OnlyShowIn=Pantheon