diff --git a/lib/gui_lite.py b/lib/gui_lite.py
index 3a05812e2..d0997beaf 100644
--- a/lib/gui_lite.py
+++ b/lib/gui_lite.py
@@ -495,7 +495,7 @@ class ReceivePopup(QDialog):
         QCursor.setPos(center_mouse_pos)
         self.show()
 
-class MiniActuator:
+class MiniActuator(QObject):
     """Initialize the definitions relating to themes and 
     sending/recieving bitcoins.
     """