diff --git a/src/commandwidget.cpp b/src/commandwidget.cpp
--- a/src/commandwidget.cpp
+++ b/src/commandwidget.cpp
@@ -64,6 +64,7 @@ void CommandWidget::onSendClicked()
     {
         qWarning() << "Enter a command to send!";
         ui->leCommand->setFocus(Qt::OtherFocusReason);
+        emit focusRequested();
         return;
     }