diff --git a/src/app.py b/src/app.py
index cc9b01a..cddc29b 100644
--- a/src/app.py
+++ b/src/app.py
@@ -81,4 +81,5 @@ if __name__ == "__main__":
     mqtt = MQTT()
     mqtt.topic = config.MQTT_TOPIC
     mqtt.connect()
+    mqtt.client.loop_start()  # Start MQTT event loop on a different thread
     setup_rabbit(mqtt)