diff --git a/i3/config b/i3/config
index 3234889..666df67 100644
--- a/i3/config
+++ b/i3/config
@@ -240,7 +240,8 @@ exec --no-startup-id nextcloud
 exec --no-startup-id unclutter -idle 3
 
 # battery monitor script
-exec --no-startup-id $HOME/Programs/own/battery/monitor.py
+exec --no-startup-id $HOME/Programs/own/battery/monitor.py || notify-send -u critical -i battery -a i3 "Failed to start battery monitor" "Battery monitor had a non-zero exit code."
+
 
 # set background
 exec_always --no-startup-id feh --bg-fill $HOME/Pictures/background/Red-billed_streamertail_Trochilus_polytmus_female_in_flight_2_modified_colours.jpg