diff --git a/core/video_stream.py b/core/video_stream.py
index a451598..67e8616 100644
--- a/core/video_stream.py
+++ b/core/video_stream.py
@@ -181,8 +181,7 @@ class RTSPStreamReader:
         while not self._stop_event.is_set():
             if not self._connected:
                 if not self._reconnect():
-                    time.sleep(1)
-                    continue
+                    break
 
             try:
                 ret, frame = self._cap.read()