diff --git a/packages/SystemUI/res-keyguard/layout/keyguard_bouncer_message_area.xml b/packages/SystemUI/res-keyguard/layout/keyguard_bouncer_message_area.xml
index 57b3acd6557ab..66c54f2a668eb 100644
--- a/packages/SystemUI/res-keyguard/layout/keyguard_bouncer_message_area.xml
+++ b/packages/SystemUI/res-keyguard/layout/keyguard_bouncer_message_area.xml
@@ -21,6 +21,7 @@
         android:layout_width="match_parent"
         android:layout_height="wrap_content"
         android:layout_marginTop="@dimen/keyguard_lock_padding"
+        android:importantForAccessibility="no"
         android:ellipsize="marquee"
         android:focusable="true"
         android:gravity="center"