diff --git a/examples/fxos8700cq_test/Kconfig b/examples/fxos8700cq_test/Kconfig
index f0887dbbf..01e4284c2 100644
--- a/examples/fxos8700cq_test/Kconfig
+++ b/examples/fxos8700cq_test/Kconfig
@@ -27,6 +27,7 @@
 config EXAMPLES_FXOS8700CQ
 	bool "FXOS8700CQ motion sensor example"
 	default n
+	select SENSORS
 	select SENSORS_FXOS8700CQ
 	---help---
 		Enable the motion sensor example