diff --git a/fingerprint/connect/src/main/java/com/simprints/fingerprint/connect/screens/ConnectScannerViewModel.kt b/fingerprint/connect/src/main/java/com/simprints/fingerprint/connect/screens/ConnectScannerViewModel.kt
index b1e29f4b6e..ec4c31d0b8 100644
--- a/fingerprint/connect/src/main/java/com/simprints/fingerprint/connect/screens/ConnectScannerViewModel.kt
+++ b/fingerprint/connect/src/main/java/com/simprints/fingerprint/connect/screens/ConnectScannerViewModel.kt
@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ internal class ConnectScannerViewModel @Inject constructor(
 ) : ViewModel() {
 
     private var isReconnect = false
-    private lateinit var allowedGenerations: List<FingerprintConfiguration.VeroGeneration>
+    private var allowedGenerations: List<FingerprintConfiguration.VeroGeneration> = emptyList()
     private var remainingConnectionAttempts = 0
 
     val currentStep: LiveData<Step>