diff --git a/lifecycle/build.gradle b/lifecycle/build.gradle
index 41a0ebb..f67ddbe 100644
--- a/lifecycle/build.gradle
+++ b/lifecycle/build.gradle
@@ -12,6 +12,10 @@ android {
         sourceCompatibility JavaVersion.VERSION_1_8
         targetCompatibility JavaVersion.VERSION_1_8
     }
+
+    kotlinOptions {
+        jvmTarget = JavaVersion.VERSION_1_8.toString()
+    }
 }
 
 dependencies {