diff --git a/packages/SystemUI/res/layout/status_bar_notification_shelf.xml b/packages/SystemUI/res/layout/status_bar_notification_shelf.xml
index 87a1bbb2aa5c5..58c545036b279 100644
--- a/packages/SystemUI/res/layout/status_bar_notification_shelf.xml
+++ b/packages/SystemUI/res/layout/status_bar_notification_shelf.xml
@@ -17,6 +17,7 @@
 <!-- Extends FrameLayout -->
 <com.android.systemui.statusbar.NotificationShelf
     xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
+    android:id="@+id/notificationShelf"
     android:layout_width="match_parent"
     android:layout_height="@dimen/notification_shelf_height"
     android:focusable="true"