diff --git a/ios/RNSEnums.h b/ios/RNSEnums.h
index ff2560b3a..5a51bb264 100644
--- a/ios/RNSEnums.h
+++ b/ios/RNSEnums.h
@@ -30,6 +30,7 @@ typedef NS_ENUM(NSInteger, RNSScreenSwipeDirection) {
 };
 
 typedef NS_ENUM(NSInteger, RNSActivityState) {
+  RNSActivityStateUndefined = -1,
   RNSActivityStateInactive = 0,
   RNSActivityStateTransitioningOrBelowTop = 1,
   RNSActivityStateOnTop = 2
diff --git a/ios/RNSScreen.mm b/ios/RNSScreen.mm
index 4c4619422..acc15a63c 100644
--- a/ios/RNSScreen.mm
+++ b/ios/RNSScreen.mm
@@ -118,6 +118,7 @@ - (void)initCommonProps
   _hasStatusBarHiddenSet = NO;
   _hasOrientationSet = NO;
   _hasHomeIndicatorHiddenSet = NO;
+  _activityState = RNSActivityStateUndefined;
 #if !TARGET_OS_TV
   _sheetExpandsWhenScrolledToEdge = YES;
 #endif // !TARGET_OS_TV