diff --git a/pkgs/misc/drivers/xwiimote/default.nix b/pkgs/misc/drivers/xwiimote/default.nix
index 4fff6f6b8c1..5d54d647f2b 100644
--- a/pkgs/misc/drivers/xwiimote/default.nix
+++ b/pkgs/misc/drivers/xwiimote/default.nix
@@ -16,6 +16,7 @@ stdenv.mkDerivation rec {
     homepage = http://dvdhrm.github.io/xwiimote;
     description = "Userspace utilities to control connected Nintendo Wii Remotes";
     platforms = stdenv.lib.platforms.linux;
+    license = stdenv.lib.licenses.mit;
   };
 
   postInstallPhase = ''