diff --git a/containments/homescreens/halcyon/package/contents/ui/main.qml b/containments/homescreens/halcyon/package/contents/ui/main.qml
index 53f120f3..e63ae9fd 100644
--- a/containments/homescreens/halcyon/package/contents/ui/main.qml
+++ b/containments/homescreens/halcyon/package/contents/ui/main.qml
@@ -102,6 +102,7 @@ ContainmentItem {
                 rightMargin: homeScreen.rightMargin
 
                 searchWidget: search
+                interactive: true
             }
 
             // search component