diff --git a/build.gradle b/build.gradle
index 44d1fd7210..280b823262 100644
--- a/build.gradle
+++ b/build.gradle
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ buildscript {
     ext.kotlin_version = '1.3.21'
     ext.anko_version = '0.10.7'
     ext.lifecycle_version = '2.0.0'
-    ext.room_version = '2.1.0-alpha04'
+    ext.room_version = '2.1.0-alpha05'
     ext.coroutine_version = '1.0.1'
 
     repositories {