diff --git a/lib/widgets/local_notifications_extension.dart b/lib/widgets/local_notifications_extension.dart
index 873fdfc1a..443ed6c83 100644
--- a/lib/widgets/local_notifications_extension.dart
+++ b/lib/widgets/local_notifications_extension.dart
@@ -147,6 +147,8 @@ extension LocalNotificationsExtension on MatrixState {
             );
             break;
           case DesktopNotificationActions.openChat:
+            setActiveClient(event.room.client);
+
             FluffyChatApp.router.go('/rooms/${event.room.id}');
             break;
         }