diff --git a/lbrynet/tests/mocks.py b/lbrynet/tests/mocks.py
index db2b55019..0845cb2f0 100644
--- a/lbrynet/tests/mocks.py
+++ b/lbrynet/tests/mocks.py
@@ -245,6 +245,9 @@ class Announcer(object):
     def run_manage_loop(self):
         pass
 
+    def start(self):
+        pass
+
     def stop(self):
         pass