diff --git a/tests/studio/playwright_chat_ui.py b/tests/studio/playwright_chat_ui.py
index 54e9ca2f46..f9147054ee 100644
--- a/tests/studio/playwright_chat_ui.py
+++ b/tests/studio/playwright_chat_ui.py
@@ -569,6 +569,21 @@ with sync_playwright() as p:
         #    this at temp 0), and the old non-empty predicate got stuck
         #    on such bubbles.
         bubbles_before = _bubble_count()
+        # The llama.cpp and web update banners are fixed bottom-right toasts
+        # (z-9998 / z-9999) that can overlap the composer's Send button and
+        # intercept the click. Snooze whichever is showing before sending.
+        for prefix in ("llama", "web"):
+            snooze_btn = page.locator(f'[data-testid="{prefix}-update-snooze-button"]')
+            if snooze_btn.count():
+                try:
+                    snooze_btn.first.click(timeout = 2_000)
+                    page.wait_for_selector(
+                        f'[data-testid="{prefix}-update-banner"]',
+                        state = "detached",
+                        timeout = 5_000,
+                    )
+                except Exception:
+                    pass
         composer.click()
         composer.fill(prompt)
         page.locator('button[aria-label="Send message"]').click()