diff --git a/Habitica/res/values/wear.xml b/Habitica/res/values/wear.xml
index c2aa69a99..07ccda727 100644
--- a/Habitica/res/values/wear.xml
+++ b/Habitica/res/values/wear.xml
@@ -3,5 +3,6 @@
     tools:keep="@array/android_wear_capabilities">
     <string-array name="android_wear_capabilities">
         <item>edit_task</item>
+        <item>open_activity</item>
     </string-array>
 </resources>
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/Habitica/src/main/java/com/habitrpg/android/habitica/receivers/DeviceCommunicationService.kt b/Habitica/src/main/java/com/habitrpg/android/habitica/receivers/DeviceCommunicationService.kt
index c8c14712e..a3e2eb3fe 100644
--- a/Habitica/src/main/java/com/habitrpg/android/habitica/receivers/DeviceCommunicationService.kt
+++ b/Habitica/src/main/java/com/habitrpg/android/habitica/receivers/DeviceCommunicationService.kt
@@ -35,6 +35,7 @@ class DeviceCommunicationService : WearableListenerService() {
 
     private fun openActivity(activityClass: Class<*>) {
         val intent = Intent(this, activityClass)
+        intent.flags = Intent.FLAG_ACTIVITY_NEW_TASK
         startActivity(intent)
     }