diff --git a/client/platforms/ios/ios_controller.mm b/client/platforms/ios/ios_controller.mm
index 6f23ac81..af0d7100 100644
--- a/client/platforms/ios/ios_controller.mm
+++ b/client/platforms/ios/ios_controller.mm
@@ -98,6 +98,7 @@ bool IosController::initialize()
                 if (manager.connection.status == NEVPNStatusConnected) {
                     m_currentTunnel = manager;
                     qDebug() << "IosController::initialize : VPN already connected";
+                    emit connectionStateChanged(Vpn::ConnectionState::Connected);
                     break;
 
                     // TODO: show connected state