diff --git a/interface/resources/qml/hifi/tablet/Tablet.qml b/interface/resources/qml/hifi/tablet/Tablet.qml
index 3fb70f9cca..8ad6339d88 100644
--- a/interface/resources/qml/hifi/tablet/Tablet.qml
+++ b/interface/resources/qml/hifi/tablet/Tablet.qml
@@ -202,7 +202,7 @@ Item {
 
         RalewaySemiBold {
             id: usernameText
-            text: tablet.parent.parent.username
+            text: tabletRoot.username
             anchors.verticalCenter: parent.verticalCenter
             anchors.right: parent.right
             anchors.rightMargin: 20