diff --git a/platypush/plugins/media/omxplayer.py b/platypush/plugins/media/omxplayer.py
index bab8f88aaa..e76b7288ae 100644
--- a/platypush/plugins/media/omxplayer.py
+++ b/platypush/plugins/media/omxplayer.py
@@ -81,6 +81,8 @@ class MediaOmxplayerPlugin(MediaPlugin):
                                 'be able to control the media')
             self.logger.exception(e)
 
+        self._player.pause()
+        self._player.play()
         return self.status()
 
     @action