diff --git a/main.py b/main.py
index 9978289..1b5b7ef 100644
--- a/main.py
+++ b/main.py
@@ -115,6 +115,9 @@ def handle_ipc_client(conn, state):
                                 state.seek_request = float(val)
                             else:
                                 resp["error"] = "property not found"
+                    elif cmd[0] == "quit":
+                        with state.lock:
+                            state.running = False
                     else:
                         resp["error"] = "unknown command"