diff --git a/src/core/globalshortcuts.cpp b/src/core/globalshortcuts.cpp
index b757e5a65..148832d9b 100644
--- a/src/core/globalshortcuts.cpp
+++ b/src/core/globalshortcuts.cpp
@@ -56,6 +56,9 @@ GlobalShortcuts::GlobalShortcuts(QObject *parent)
 
 #ifndef Q_OS_DARWIN
   system_backend_ = new QxtGlobalShortcutBackend(this);
+#else
+  // Setup global media key shortcuts for mac.
+  mac::SetShortcutHandler(this);
 #endif
 
   ReloadSettings();