diff --git a/src/fenrirscreenreader/fenrirVersion.py b/src/fenrirscreenreader/fenrirVersion.py
index 211c52e3..7a22e146 100644
--- a/src/fenrirscreenreader/fenrirVersion.py
+++ b/src/fenrirscreenreader/fenrirVersion.py
@@ -4,6 +4,6 @@
 # Fenrir TTY screen reader
 # By Chrys, Storm Dragon, and contributors.
 
-version = "2025.07.21"
+version = "2025.07.23"
 codeName = "testing"
 code_name = "testing"
diff --git a/src/fenrirscreenreader/inputDriver/evdevDriver.py b/src/fenrirscreenreader/inputDriver/evdevDriver.py
index 69f6af64..e9c2f44f 100644
--- a/src/fenrirscreenreader/inputDriver/evdevDriver.py
+++ b/src/fenrirscreenreader/inputDriver/evdevDriver.py
@@ -561,6 +561,15 @@ class driver(inputDriver):
         # 0 = Numlock
         # 1 = Capslock
         # 2 = Rollen
+        
+        # Use the first device with LED capability as authoritative source
+        # to avoid inconsistent readings from multiple devices during initialization
+        for fd, dev in self.iDevices.items():
+            # Check if device has LED capability (capability 17)
+            if 17 in dev.capabilities():
+                return led in dev.leds()
+        
+        # Fallback to old behavior if no device has LED capability
         for fd, dev in self.iDevices.items():
             if led in dev.leds():
                 return True