diff --git a/src/maestral/notify.py b/src/maestral/notify.py
index 706edeb37..b9c7397fa 100644
--- a/src/maestral/notify.py
+++ b/src/maestral/notify.py
@@ -127,7 +127,7 @@ def notify(
             urgency = NotificationLevel.Normal
 
         if level >= self.notify_level and not ignore:
-            _desktop_notifier.send(
+            _desktop_notifier.send_sync(
                 title=title,
                 message=message,
                 urgency=urgency,