diff --git a/widget/app_launcher/init.lua b/widget/app_launcher/init.lua
index 122f86a..3a58d1e 100644
--- a/widget/app_launcher/init.lua
+++ b/widget/app_launcher/init.lua
@@ -573,6 +573,12 @@ local function generate_apps(self)
     end
 end
 
+-- Sets favorites
+function app_launcher:set_favorites(favorites)
+    self.favorites = favorites
+    generate_apps(self)
+end
+
 --- Scrolls up
 function app_launcher:scroll_up()
     scroll(self, "up")