diff --git a/dayglo_detector/dayglo_detector.py b/dayglo_detector/dayglo_detector.py
index fc344cc..92e7233 100644
--- a/dayglo_detector/dayglo_detector.py
+++ b/dayglo_detector/dayglo_detector.py
@@ -131,7 +131,7 @@ if len(sys.argv) > 1:
         print(f"File not found: {image_file}")
 
 # Set up MQTT client for normal operation
-client = mqtt.Client(client_id='', clean_session=True, protocol=mqtt.MQTTv5)
+client = mqtt.Client(protocol=mqtt.MQTTv5)
 client.username_pw_set(MQTT_USERNAME, MQTT_PASSWORD)
 client.on_connect = on_connect
 client.on_message = on_message