diff --git a/interface/resources/qml/hifi/tablet/TabletHome.qml b/interface/resources/qml/hifi/tablet/TabletHome.qml
index f56d4f73be..cfff3a3273 100644
--- a/interface/resources/qml/hifi/tablet/TabletHome.qml
+++ b/interface/resources/qml/hifi/tablet/TabletHome.qml
@@ -127,7 +127,7 @@ Item {
 
                     GridView {
                         id: gridView
-
+                        flickableDirection: Flickable.AutoFlickIfNeeded
                         keyNavigationEnabled: false
                         highlightFollowsCurrentItem: false