diff --git a/yum/files/yum-updatesd.conf b/yum/files/yum-updatesd.conf
index aba9e3d..e1deb66 100644
--- a/yum/files/yum-updatesd.conf
+++ b/yum/files/yum-updatesd.conf
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ updaterefresh = 600
 emit_via = syslog
 # should we listen via dbus to give out update information/check for
 # new updates 
-dbus_listener = no
+dbus_listener = yes
 
 # automatically install updates
 do_update = no