diff --git a/code/qudio.py b/code/qudio.py
index 5d6929a..8dea5e6 100644
--- a/code/qudio.py
+++ b/code/qudio.py
@@ -59,9 +59,11 @@ def play_callback(channel):
     if is_playing:
         logging.info("PAUSE")
         socketIO.emit('pause')
+        is_playing = False
     else:
         logging.info("PLAY")
         socketIO.emit('play')
+        is_playing = True
 
 def next_callback(channel):
     logging.info("NEXT")