diff --git a/subprojects/bare-metal-host-monitor/host-gpio-monitor@.service.in b/subprojects/bare-metal-host-monitor/host-gpio-monitor@.service.in
index e4accf2..3e1f6a1 100644
--- a/subprojects/bare-metal-host-monitor/host-gpio-monitor@.service.in
+++ b/subprojects/bare-metal-host-monitor/host-gpio-monitor@.service.in
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 After=xyz.openbmc_project.Chassis.Control.Power@%i.service
 
 [Service]
+Type=notify
 Restart=always
 ExecStart=@@BIN@ host_gpio_monitor --host_label %i