diff --git a/src/index.js b/src/index.js
index 7f63329..591ca2a 100644
--- a/src/index.js
+++ b/src/index.js
@@ -20,8 +20,8 @@ function useDeviceOrientation() {
     function updateState() {
       setDeviceOrientation(getWindowOrientation());
     }
-    Dimensions.addEventListener('change', updateState);
-    return () => Dimensions.removeEventListener('change', updateState);
+    const subscription = Dimensions.addEventListener('change', updateState);
+    return () => subscription.remove();
   }, []);
 
   return deviceOrientation;