diff --git a/src/qt/bitcoingui.cpp b/src/qt/bitcoingui.cpp
index bcf90917ed7..e776f3537b0 100644
--- a/src/qt/bitcoingui.cpp
+++ b/src/qt/bitcoingui.cpp
@@ -385,7 +385,6 @@ void BitcoinGUI::createTrayIcon()
 #else
     // Note: On Mac, the dock icon is used to provide the tray's functionality.
     MacDockIconHandler *dockIconHandler = MacDockIconHandler::instance();
-    connect(dockIconHandler, SIGNAL(dockIconClicked()), toggleHideAction, SLOT(trigger()));
     trayIconMenu = dockIconHandler->dockMenu();
 #endif