diff --git a/platformcode/platformtools.py b/platformcode/platformtools.py
index 2909c203..78b0f943 100644
--- a/platformcode/platformtools.py
+++ b/platformcode/platformtools.py
@@ -1082,7 +1082,7 @@ def play_torrent(item, xlistitem, mediaurl):
 
             torrent.mark_auto_as_watched(item)
 
-            while is_playing() and not xbmc.abortRequested:
+            while is_playing() and not xbmc.Monitor().abortRequested():
                 time.sleep(3)