diff --git a/interface/resources/qml/hifi/avatarapp/Settings.qml b/interface/resources/qml/hifi/avatarapp/Settings.qml
index 39c48646d3..c59fe42608 100644
--- a/interface/resources/qml/hifi/avatarapp/Settings.qml
+++ b/interface/resources/qml/hifi/avatarapp/Settings.qml
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ Rectangle {
     HifiControlsUit.Keyboard {
         id: keyboard
         z: 1000
-        raised: parent.keyboardEnabled && parent.keyboardRaised
+        raised: parent.keyboardEnabled && parent.keyboardRaised && HMD.active
         numeric: parent.punctuationMode
         anchors {
             left: parent.left