diff --git a/nix/configurations/vanadium/home/programs.nix b/nix/configurations/vanadium/home/programs.nix
index 4ad6c4b9..a2b44af7 100644
--- a/nix/configurations/vanadium/home/programs.nix
+++ b/nix/configurations/vanadium/home/programs.nix
@@ -123,6 +123,7 @@
     # audio utilities
     pkgs.helvum
     pkgs.pavucontrol
+    pkgs.pulseaudio # pactl value control
     pkgs.pantheon.elementary-sound-theme
   ];