diff --git a/csaxs_bec/devices/ids_cameras/ids_camera.py b/csaxs_bec/devices/ids_cameras/ids_camera.py
index 0a7f11d..e344848 100644
--- a/csaxs_bec/devices/ids_cameras/ids_camera.py
+++ b/csaxs_bec/devices/ids_cameras/ids_camera.py
@@ -87,6 +87,7 @@ class IDSCamera(PSIDeviceBase):
         self.image.num_rotation_90 = num_rotation_90
         self.image.transpose = transpose
         self._force_monochrome = force_monochrome
+        self.live_mode_enabled.subscribe(self.on_live_mode_changed)
 
     ############## Live Mode Methods ##############
 
@@ -121,13 +122,17 @@ class IDSCamera(PSIDeviceBase):
     def live_mode(self, value: bool):
         """Set the live mode for the camera."""
         if value != bool(self.live_mode_enabled.get()):
-            if self.cam._connected is False:  # $ pylint: disable=protected-access
-                self.cam.on_connect()
             self.live_mode_enabled.put(bool(value))
-            if value:
-                self._start_live()
-            else:
-                self._stop_live()
+
+    def on_live_mode_changed(self, *args, value, **kwargs):
+        """Callback for when live mode is changed."""
+        if self.cam._connected is False:  # $ pylint: disable=protected-access
+            self.cam.on_connect()
+        self.live_mode_enabled.put(bool(value))
+        if value:
+            self._start_live()
+        else:
+            self._stop_live()
 
     def set_rect_roi(self, x: int, y: int, width: int, height: int):
         """Set the rectangular region of interest (ROI) for the camera."""