diff --git a/NucleicRemote/NucleicRemote/Views/HomeView.swift b/NucleicRemote/NucleicRemote/Views/HomeView.swift
index 06a3beb..61f1022 100644
--- a/NucleicRemote/NucleicRemote/Views/HomeView.swift
+++ b/NucleicRemote/NucleicRemote/Views/HomeView.swift
@@ -110,11 +110,9 @@ struct HomeView: View {
             .onChange(of: focusNewChat.wrappedValue) { _, want in
                 if want { showNewChat = true; focusNewChat.wrappedValue = false }
             }
-            .safeAreaInset(edge: .bottom) { ConnectionChip().padding(.bottom, 8) }
-            // A floating "+" replaces the old inline start-chat card; opens the glass composer
-            // sheet. An iPad ⌘N (via focusNewChat) opens the same sheet. Applied after the chip
-            // inset so it anchors to the true bottom — matching the project page's tight spacing.
-            .newChatAffordance(isPresented: $showNewChat)
+            // The floating "+" opens the glass composer (iPad ⌘N via focusNewChat opens the same).
+            // Only at regular width — the compact shell carries one shared "+" beside its tab bar.
+            .newChatAffordance(isPresented: $showNewChat, enabled: sizeClass == .regular)
         }
     }