diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml
index 80291c73e61..87fed908c6e 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 name: Report an issue with Home Assistant Core
 description: Report an issue with Home Assistant Core.
+type: Bug
 body:
   - type: markdown
     attributes: