diff --git a/resources/lib/kodimonitor.py b/resources/lib/kodimonitor.py
index d996c854..7a72b4cc 100644
--- a/resources/lib/kodimonitor.py
+++ b/resources/lib/kodimonitor.py
@@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ class KodiMonitor(xbmc.Monitor):
         Called when a bunch of different stuff happens on the Kodi side
         """
         if data:
-            data = loads(data, 'utf-8')
+            data = loads(data)
             LOG.debug("Method: %s Data: %s", method, data)
 
         if method == "Player.OnPlay":