diff --git a/interface/resources/qml/hifi/tablet/TabletHome.qml b/interface/resources/qml/hifi/tablet/TabletHome.qml
index cfff3a3273..1922b02f93 100644
--- a/interface/resources/qml/hifi/tablet/TabletHome.qml
+++ b/interface/resources/qml/hifi/tablet/TabletHome.qml
@@ -130,6 +130,7 @@ Item {
                         flickableDirection: Flickable.AutoFlickIfNeeded
                         keyNavigationEnabled: false
                         highlightFollowsCurrentItem: false
+                        interactive: false
 
                         property int previousGridIndex: -1