diff --git a/tests/unit_tests/conftest.py b/tests/unit_tests/conftest.py
index 2424a94c..cb4f14ae 100644
--- a/tests/unit_tests/conftest.py
+++ b/tests/unit_tests/conftest.py
@@ -5,6 +5,11 @@ from bec_widgets.qt_utils import error_popups
 from bec_widgets.utils import bec_dispatcher as bec_dispatcher_module
 
 
+@pytest.fixture(autouse=True)
+def qapplication(qapp):  # pylint: disable=unused-argument
+    yield
+
+
 @pytest.fixture(autouse=True)
 def rpc_register():
     yield RPCRegister()
@@ -12,7 +17,7 @@ def rpc_register():
 
 
 @pytest.fixture(autouse=True)
-def bec_dispatcher(threads_check):
+def bec_dispatcher(threads_check):  # pylint: disable=unused-argument
     bec_dispatcher = bec_dispatcher_module.BECDispatcher()
     yield bec_dispatcher
     bec_dispatcher.disconnect_all()