diff --git a/thread/demoapp/AndroidManifest.xml b/thread/demoapp/AndroidManifest.xml
index c31bb712a9..fddc151b3a 100644
--- a/thread/demoapp/AndroidManifest.xml
+++ b/thread/demoapp/AndroidManifest.xml
@@ -33,6 +33,7 @@
             <intent-filter>
                 <action android:name="android.intent.action.MAIN" />
                 <category android:name="android.intent.category.LAUNCHER" />
+                <category android:name="android.intent.category.LEANBACK_LAUNCHER" />
             </intent-filter>
         </activity>
     </application>