diff --git a/volume-widget/README.md b/volume-widget/README.md
index c83c490..e43177a 100644
--- a/volume-widget/README.md
+++ b/volume-widget/README.md
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ It is possible to customize widget by providing a table with all or some of the
 | Name | Default | Description |
 |---|---|---|
 | `volume_audio_controller` | `pulse` | audio device |
-| `notification` | `false` | Display a notification on mouseover |
+| `display_notification` | `false` | Display a notification on mouseover |
 | `notification_position` | `top_right` | The notification position |
 
 ## Installation
diff --git a/volume-widget/volume.lua b/volume-widget/volume.lua
index 749f1f6..ef95550 100644
--- a/volume-widget/volume.lua
+++ b/volume-widget/volume.lua
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ local function worker(args)
     local args = args or {}
 
     local volume_audio_controller = args.volume_audio_controller or 'pulse'
-    local display_notification = args.notification or 'false'
+    local display_notification = args.display_notification or false
     local position = args.notification_position or "top_right"
     local device_arg = ''
     if volume_audio_controller == 'pulse' then
@@ -125,6 +125,7 @@ local function worker(args)
         volume_widget:connect_signal("mouse::enter", function() show_volume(volume_icon_name) end)
         volume_widget:connect_signal("mouse::leave", function() naughty.destroy(notification) end)
     end
+
     watch(GET_VOLUME_CMD, 1, update_graphic, volume_widget)
 
     return volume_widget