diff --git a/snapcraft.yaml b/snapcraft.yaml
index 197ce2e3..13263d0f 100644
--- a/snapcraft.yaml
+++ b/snapcraft.yaml
@@ -41,8 +41,10 @@ parts:
     source: .
     after: [desktop-qt5]
     project-files: [ nymea-app.pro ]
-    prepare: git submodule update --init
 #    options: [ CONFIG+=withavahi ]
+    override-build: |
+      git submodule update --init
+      snapcraftctl build
     build-packages:
       - qt5-default
       - qt5-qmake