diff --git a/src/app/app.component.ts b/src/app/app.component.ts
index 098a56f..cd95e8b 100644
--- a/src/app/app.component.ts
+++ b/src/app/app.component.ts
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ export class MyApp {
   @ViewChild(Nav) nav: Nav;
 
   // make HelloIonicPage the root (or first) page
-  rootPage = 'HelloIonicPage';
+  rootPage = HelloIonicPage;
   pages: Array<{title: string, component: any}>;
 
   constructor(