diff --git a/packages/SystemUI/src/com/android/systemui/biometrics/AuthContainerView.java b/packages/SystemUI/src/com/android/systemui/biometrics/AuthContainerView.java
index 4e93f58dd51f5..1c0aa06ad8d19 100644
--- a/packages/SystemUI/src/com/android/systemui/biometrics/AuthContainerView.java
+++ b/packages/SystemUI/src/com/android/systemui/biometrics/AuthContainerView.java
@@ -589,7 +589,7 @@ public class AuthContainerView extends LinearLayout
 
     @Override
     public void dismissFromSystemServer() {
-        removeWindowIfAttached();
+        animateAway(false /* sendReason */, 0 /* reason */);
     }
 
     @Override