diff --git a/sensor-monitor/Makefile.am b/sensor-monitor/Makefile.am
index 2cd7e7d..da19997 100644
--- a/sensor-monitor/Makefile.am
+++ b/sensor-monitor/Makefile.am
@@ -4,6 +4,9 @@
 bin_PROGRAMS = \
 	sensor-monitor
 
+systemdsystemunit_DATA = \
+	service_files/sensor-monitor.service
+
 sensor_monitor_SOURCES = \
     shutdown_alarm_monitor.cpp \
 	main.cpp