diff --git a/src/panels/config/automation/add-automation-element-dialog.ts b/src/panels/config/automation/add-automation-element-dialog.ts
index 393c7969ec..527a5038f1 100644
--- a/src/panels/config/automation/add-automation-element-dialog.ts
+++ b/src/panels/config/automation/add-automation-element-dialog.ts
@@ -555,8 +555,7 @@ class DialogAddAutomationElement
                           interactive
                           type="button"
                           class="paste"
-                          .value=${PASTE_VALUE}
-                          @click=${this._selected}
+                          @click=${this._paste}
                         >
                           <div class="shortcut-label">
                             <div class="label">
@@ -1670,6 +1669,11 @@ class DialogAddAutomationElement
     });
   }
 
+  private _paste() {
+    this._params!.add(PASTE_VALUE);
+    this.closeDialog();
+  }
+
   private _selected(ev: CustomEvent<{ value: string }>) {
     let target: HassServiceTarget | undefined;
     if (