diff --git a/src/applet/package/contents/ui/DeviceItem.qml b/src/applet/package/contents/ui/DeviceItem.qml
--- a/src/applet/package/contents/ui/DeviceItem.qml
+++ b/src/applet/package/contents/ui/DeviceItem.qml
@@ -133,7 +133,7 @@
             }
 
             text: Connected ? i18n("Disconnect") : i18n("Connect")
-            opacity: !connecting && deviceItem.containsMouse ? 1 : 0
+            opacity: !connecting && (deviceItem.containsMouse || deviceItem.visibleDetails) ? 1 : 0
             visible: opacity != 0
 
             Behavior on opacity {