diff --git a/snap/snapcraft.template.yaml b/snap/snapcraft.template.yaml
index 5144fac13..f4584d2e9 100644
--- a/snap/snapcraft.template.yaml
+++ b/snap/snapcraft.template.yaml
@@ -54,5 +54,6 @@ apps:
      - pulseaudio
      - removable-media
      - screen-inhibit-control
+     - system-observe
      - unity7
      - x11