diff --git a/drivers/iio/light/veml6030.c b/drivers/iio/light/veml6030.c
index 29d70e45e..930705d57 100755
--- a/drivers/iio/light/veml6030.c
+++ b/drivers/iio/light/veml6030.c
@@ -780,7 +780,7 @@ static int veml6030_hw_init(struct iio_dev *indio_dev)
 
 	/* Cache currently active measurement parameters */
 	data->cur_gain = 3;
-	data->cur_resolution = 5376;
+	data->cur_resolution = 4608;
 	data->cur_integration_time = 3;
 
 	return ret;