diff --git a/lib/screens/scan_tab.dart b/lib/screens/scan_tab.dart
index 812ffb2..df7d0f1 100644
--- a/lib/screens/scan_tab.dart
+++ b/lib/screens/scan_tab.dart
@@ -43,6 +43,11 @@ class ScanTabState extends State<ScanTab> {
     } catch (e) {
       if (!mounted) return;
       setState(() => _loadingCollections = false);
+      ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
+        SnackBar(
+          content: Text('Failed to load collections: $e'),
+        ),
+      );
     }
   }