diff --git a/scheduler.py b/scheduler.py
index d7320b9..e569491 100644
--- a/scheduler.py
+++ b/scheduler.py
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ class BackupScheduler:
         if(self.enabled == "true"):
 
             #sleep for 2 minutes so Kodi can start and time can update correctly
-            xbmc.sleep(1000 * 120)
+            xbmc.Monitor().waitForAbort(120)
             
             nr = 0
             if(xbmcvfs.exists(self.next_run_path)):