diff --git a/cuttlefish/package/contents/ui/Tools.qml b/cuttlefish/package/contents/ui/Tools.qml
--- a/cuttlefish/package/contents/ui/Tools.qml
+++ b/cuttlefish/package/contents/ui/Tools.qml
@@ -45,6 +45,7 @@
             id: filterInput
             Layout.fillWidth: true
             onTextChanged: typingtimer.restart()
+            focus: true
 
             Timer {
                 id: typingtimer