diff --git a/app.py b/app.py
index 09b753d..0f54767 100644
--- a/app.py
+++ b/app.py
@@ -359,12 +359,6 @@ def use_cmd_optargs(options, args):
         session = ses.Session()
         session.debug = 1
 
-    # If use-pedal argument...
-    if options.use_pedal:
-        from invesalius.net.pedal_connection import PedalConnection
-
-        PedalConnection().start()
-
     # If import DICOM argument...
     if options.dicom_dir:
         import_dir = options.dicom_dir
@@ -512,6 +506,11 @@ def main():
         remote_control = RemoteControl(options.remote_host)
         remote_control.connect()
 
+    if options.use_pedal:
+        from invesalius.net.pedal_connection import PedalConnection
+
+        PedalConnection().start()
+
     if options.no_gui:
         non_gui_startup(options, args)
     else:
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