diff --git a/src/js/controllers/tab-scan.js b/src/js/controllers/tab-scan.js
index c29be53ad..fef3f2764 100644
--- a/src/js/controllers/tab-scan.js
+++ b/src/js/controllers/tab-scan.js
@@ -60,8 +60,14 @@ angular.module('copayApp.controllers').controller('tabScanController', function(
   });
 
   $scope.$on("$ionicView.afterEnter", function() {
-    // try initializing and refreshing status any time the view is entered
-    scannerService.gentleInitialize();
+    var capabilities = scannerService.getCapabilities();
+    if (capabilities.hasPermission) {
+      // try initializing and refreshing status any time the view is entered
+      if(!scannerService.isInitialized()) {
+        scannerService.gentleInitialize();
+      }
+      activate();
+    }
   });
 
   function activate(){