diff --git a/oml/localnodes.py b/oml/localnodes.py
index 3e9bbb3..2b78cb5 100644
--- a/oml/localnodes.py
+++ b/oml/localnodes.py
@@ -72,11 +72,11 @@ class LocalNodes(dict):
         asyncio.create_task(self.register_service())
         self.browse()
 
-    def _update_if_ip_changed(self):
+    async def _update_if_ip_changed(self):
         local_ips = get_broadcast_interfaces()
         username = settings.preferences.get('username', 'anonymous')
         if local_ips != self.local_ips or self.username != username:
-            asyncio.run(self.close())
+            await self.close()
             self.setup()
 
     def browse(self):