diff --git a/test/smoke/src/application.ts b/test/smoke/src/application.ts
index 76ea2dd24fc..e3f3a6d76c5 100644
--- a/test/smoke/src/application.ts
+++ b/test/smoke/src/application.ts
@@ -136,6 +136,6 @@ export class Application {
 
 		// wait a bit, since focus might be stolen off widgets
 		// as soon as they open (eg quick open)
-		await new Promise(c => setTimeout(c, 500));
+		await new Promise(c => setTimeout(c, 1000));
 	}
 }