diff --git a/app.json b/app.json
index 38185bb..f26641e 100644
--- a/app.json
+++ b/app.json
@@ -32,7 +32,8 @@
         "android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO",
         "android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS",
         "android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE",
-        "android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE"
+        "android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE",
+        "android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS"
       ]
     },
     "web": {
@@ -43,7 +44,13 @@
     "plugins": [
       "expo-router",
       "expo-secure-store",
-      "expo-audio"
+      [
+        "expo-audio",
+        {
+          "microphonePermission": "VoiceKeeper needs microphone access to record voice notes.",
+          "enableBackgroundRecording": true
+        }
+      ]
     ],
     "extra": {
       "router": {},