diff --git a/layouts/window-auto b/layouts/window-auto
index bff576f..c4abe3b 100755
--- a/layouts/window-auto
+++ b/layouts/window-auto
@@ -19,6 +19,7 @@ if [[ $ratio -ge 100 ]]; then
   else
     # terminal is wide and small
     tmux split-window -h -l 50% -c '#{pane_current_path}'
+    tmux select-pane -t 1
   fi
 else
   # terminal is tall