diff --git a/scripts/system/pal.js b/scripts/system/pal.js
index 0500c13f9b..264066558e 100644
--- a/scripts/system/pal.js
+++ b/scripts/system/pal.js
@@ -865,6 +865,9 @@ function avatarDisconnected(nodeID) {
 
 function clearLocalQMLDataAndClosePAL() {
     sendToQml({ method: 'clearLocalQMLData' });
+    if (onPalScreen) {
+        tablet.gotoHomeScreen();
+    }
 }
 
 function avatarAdded(avatarID) {