diff --git a/src/js/controllers/tab-scan.js b/src/js/controllers/tab-scan.js
index c7e4375c3..88542c2dc 100644
--- a/src/js/controllers/tab-scan.js
+++ b/src/js/controllers/tab-scan.js
@@ -81,6 +81,8 @@ angular.module('copayApp.controllers').controller('tabScanController', function(
             handleSuccessfulScan(contents);
           }
           });
+          // resume preview if paused
+          scannerService.resumePreview();
         });
     });
   }
@@ -103,7 +105,6 @@ angular.module('copayApp.controllers').controller('tabScanController', function(
   }
 
   $rootScope.$on('incomingDataMenu.menuHidden', function() {
-    scannerService.resumePreview();
     activate();
   });
 
diff --git a/src/js/services/scannerService.js b/src/js/services/scannerService.js
index 8bba2032c..0c3f28916 100644
--- a/src/js/services/scannerService.js
+++ b/src/js/services/scannerService.js
@@ -129,7 +129,7 @@ angular.module('copayApp.services').service('scannerService', function($log, $ti
 
   var nextHide = null;
   var nextDestroy = null;
-  var hideAfterSeconds = 7;
+  var hideAfterSeconds = 5;
   var destroyAfterSeconds = 60;
 
   /**