diff --git a/neon_metrics_service/__main__.py b/neon_metrics_service/__main__.py
index 32f895f..360ffd1 100644
--- a/neon_metrics_service/__main__.py
+++ b/neon_metrics_service/__main__.py
@@ -27,9 +27,12 @@
 # SOFTWARE,  EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
 
 from ovos_utils import wait_for_exit_signal
+from ovos_utils.log import init_service_logger
 
 from neon_metrics_service.metrics_connector import NeonMetricsConnector
 
+init_service_logger("neon-metrics-service")
+
 
 def run_mq_handler():
     """