diff --git a/lib/geolocation_service.dart b/lib/geolocation_service.dart
index d4d5948..8319a96 100644
--- a/lib/geolocation_service.dart
+++ b/lib/geolocation_service.dart
@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ class GeolocationService {
   }
 
   static Future<void> onHeartbeat(bg.HeartbeatEvent event) async {
-    await bg.BackgroundGeolocation.getCurrentPosition(samples: 1, persist: true);
+    await bg.BackgroundGeolocation.getCurrentPosition(samples: 1, persist: true, extras: {'heartbeat': true});
   }
 }