diff --git a/buildozer/default.spec b/buildozer/default.spec
index a62d279..61153fe 100644
--- a/buildozer/default.spec
+++ b/buildozer/default.spec
@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ version = 0.1
 
 # (list) Application requirements
 # comma separated e.g. requirements = sqlite3,kivy
-requirements = kivy
+requirements = python3,kivy
 
 # (str) Custom source folders for requirements
 # Sets custom source for any requirements with recipes