diff --git a/live-reload.sh b/live-reload.sh
index d35ab2cd..6ad6a612 100755
--- a/live-reload.sh
+++ b/live-reload.sh
@@ -12,6 +12,8 @@ make clean
 qmake harmonyqml.pro CONFIG+=dev && make
 
 while true; do
+    killall -9 harmonyqml
+
     find src harmonyqml.pro -type f |
     entr -cdnr sh -c \
         "qmake harmonyqml.pro CONFIG+=dev && make && ./harmonyqml $*"