diff --git a/xbmc-wiimote b/xbmc-wiimote
index 722c381..b607255 100755
--- a/xbmc-wiimote
+++ b/xbmc-wiimote
@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
 #!/usr/bin/env python
+# coding: utf-8
 #
 # xbmc-wiimote - XBMC event client for Wii remotes
 #