diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index c1d84c7..0e1f5fe 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -32,13 +32,13 @@ To ensure the bridge can extract correct metadata, you must configure Winamp to
   *(Note: The separator between Artist, Album, and Title should be an en-dash `–` or a simple dash `-`)*.
 
 ### 3. Linux Dependencies
-Install the required Python libraries and `wmctrl`:
+Install the required Python libraries, `wmctrl`, and `libnotify` (for notifications):
 ```bash
 # Python dependencies
 pip install requests pydbus beautifulsoup4 pygobject
 
-# System tool
-sudo dnf install wmctrl  # or sudo apt install wmctrl
+# System tools
+sudo dnf install wmctrl libnotify  # or sudo apt install wmctrl libnotify
 ```
 
 ## Installation & Setup
diff --git a/winamp_mpris.py b/winamp_mpris.py
index 37731c6..a4aec2b 100755
--- a/winamp_mpris.py
+++ b/winamp_mpris.py
@@ -83,10 +83,17 @@ class WinampMPRIS:
         self._last_update_ts = time.time()
 
     def _request(self, endpoint):
+        print(f"COMMAND RECEIVED: {endpoint}")
         try:
-            requests.get(f"{BASE_URL}/{endpoint}", auth=AUTH, timeout=2)
+            r = requests.get(f"{BASE_URL}/{endpoint}", auth=AUTH, timeout=2)
+            if r.status_code != 200:
+                msg = f"Failed to send '{endpoint}' to Winamp (Status {r.status_code})."
+                print(f"ERROR: {msg}")
+                subprocess.run(["notify-send", "-u", "critical", "-t", "3000", "Winamp Bridge Error", msg])
         except Exception as e:
-            print(f"Request failed: {e}")
+            msg = f"Connection error while sending '{endpoint}': {e}"
+            print(f"ERROR: {msg}")
+            subprocess.run(["notify-send", "-u", "critical", "-t", "3000", "Winamp Bridge Offline", msg])
 
     # MPRIS Methods
     def Next(self): self._request("next")