diff --git a/cozy/media/player.py b/cozy/media/player.py
index 5f8683c3..e018a4b0 100644
--- a/cozy/media/player.py
+++ b/cozy/media/player.py
@@ -175,8 +175,7 @@ def forward(self):
 
     def destroy(self):
         self._gst_player.dispose()
-
-        self._stop_tick_thread()
+        self._stop_playback()
 
         if self._fadeout_thread:
             self._fadeout_thread.stop()