diff --git a/gatt/gatt_linux.py b/gatt/gatt_linux.py
index dcf0b00..6a7f0af 100644
--- a/gatt/gatt_linux.py
+++ b/gatt/gatt_linux.py
@@ -86,7 +86,7 @@ def disconnect_signals():
             self._properties_changed_signal.remove()
             self._interface_added_signal.remove()
 
-        self._main_loop = GObject.MainLoop()
+        self._main_loop = GObject.MainLoop.new(None, False)
         try:
             self._main_loop.run()
             disconnect_signals()