diff --git a/examples/iotdashboard/MainItem.cpp b/examples/iotdashboard/MainItem.cpp
index e8507e66..6e283c24 100644
--- a/examples/iotdashboard/MainItem.cpp
+++ b/examples/iotdashboard/MainItem.cpp
@@ -109,7 +109,8 @@ void MainItem::gestureEvent( QskGestureEvent* event )
             direction = ( delta.y() < 0 ) ? Qsk::TopToBottom : Qsk::BottomToTop;
         }
 
-        m_cube->startAnimation( direction );
+        // ### uncomment once animations are working:
+//        m_cube->startAnimation( direction );
     }
 }