diff --git a/src/remote_control.py b/src/remote_control.py
index 58db09884..3f6a8b468 100644
--- a/src/remote_control.py
+++ b/src/remote_control.py
@@ -604,7 +604,7 @@ class SignalObject(dbus.service.Object):
         Show the window(s) with next pending event in tabbed/group chats
         """
         if gajim.events.get_nb_events():
-            account, jid, event = gajim.events.get_first_event()
+            account, jid, event = gajim.events.get_first_systray_event()
             if not event:
                 return
             gajim.interface.handle_event(account, jid, event.type_)