diff --git a/homeManagerModules/desktop/sway/default.nix b/homeManagerModules/desktop/sway/default.nix
index 6153228b..40798a87 100644
--- a/homeManagerModules/desktop/sway/default.nix
+++ b/homeManagerModules/desktop/sway/default.nix
@@ -170,7 +170,7 @@
       defaultWorkspace = "workspace number 1";
       focus = {
         followMouse = "always";
-        newWindow = "smart";
+        newWindow = "focus";
         # mouseWarping = "container";
       };
       fonts = {