diff --git a/server/routes/detectors.js b/server/routes/detectors.js
index c030451..a2ea743 100644
--- a/server/routes/detectors.js
+++ b/server/routes/detectors.js
@@ -239,7 +239,8 @@ async function handleDetection(req, res) {
       geo_lat: detectionData.geo_lat || 0,
       geo_lon: detectionData.geo_lon || 0,
       last_heartbeat: new Date(),
-      is_approved: false
+      is_approved: false,
+      is_active: false
     });
     
     // Emit notification for new device requiring approval