diff --git a/examples/solar-monitoring.py b/examples/solar-monitoring.py
index 81d0db7..e1b6423 100644
--- a/examples/solar-monitoring.py
+++ b/examples/solar-monitoring.py
@@ -57,8 +57,10 @@ def subscribe(client: mqtt_client, topic):
     def on_message(client, userdata, msg):
         print(f"Received `{msg.payload.decode()}` from `{msg.topic}` topic")
 
+    client.loop_start()
     client.subscribe(topic)
     client.on_message = on_message
+    client.loop_stop()
 
 def monitor(charge_point_power):
     try: