diff --git a/src/plugins/debugger/qml/qmlengine.cpp b/src/plugins/debugger/qml/qmlengine.cpp
index b1ebfb1195b..063dd97c188 100644
--- a/src/plugins/debugger/qml/qmlengine.cpp
+++ b/src/plugins/debugger/qml/qmlengine.cpp
@@ -161,6 +161,9 @@ void QmlEngine::runEngine()
 
     m_adapter->beginConnection();
     plugin()->showMessage(tr("QML Debugger connecting..."), StatusBar);
+
+    // FIXME: refactor the UI
+    Debugger::DebuggerUISwitcher::instance()->setActiveLanguage("QML");
 }
 
 void QmlEngine::shutdownInferior()