diff --git a/i3pystatus/pomodoro.py b/i3pystatus/pomodoro.py
index 9aec310..c13d52b 100644
--- a/i3pystatus/pomodoro.py
+++ b/i3pystatus/pomodoro.py
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 import subprocess
 from datetime import datetime, timedelta
 from i3pystatus import IntervalModule
+from i3pystatus.core.desktop import DesktopNotification
 
 
 STOPPED = 0
@@ -100,9 +101,9 @@ class Pomodoro(IntervalModule):
         self.time = None
 
     def _alarm(self, text):
-        subprocess.call(['notify-send',
-                         'Alarm!',
-                         text])
+        notification = DesktopNotification('Alarm!', text)
+        notification.display()
+
         subprocess.Popen(['aplay',
                           self.sound,
                           '-q'],