diff --git a/packages/SystemUI/res/layout/qs_panel.xml b/packages/SystemUI/res/layout/qs_panel.xml
index 597644bf32958..4527c6c793d5d 100644
--- a/packages/SystemUI/res/layout/qs_panel.xml
+++ b/packages/SystemUI/res/layout/qs_panel.xml
@@ -53,6 +53,7 @@
         android:layout_width="match_parent"
         android:layout_height="wrap_content"
         android:elevation="4dp"
+        android:importantForAccessibility="no"
         android:layout_weight="1">
         <com.android.systemui.qs.QSPanel
             android:id="@+id/quick_settings_panel"