diff --git a/.config/quickshell/ii/services/Notifications.qml b/.config/quickshell/ii/services/Notifications.qml
index 0c4e776d0..490ebf8d9 100644
--- a/.config/quickshell/ii/services/Notifications.qml
+++ b/.config/quickshell/ii/services/Notifications.qml
@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ Singleton {
         property Timer timer
 
         readonly property Connections conn: Connections {
-            target: wrapper.notification.Component
+            target: wrapper?.notification?.Component ?? root // stupid warning aaaaaaa
 
             function onDestruction(): void {
                 wrapper.destroy();