diff --git a/arch/sim/Kconfig b/arch/sim/Kconfig
index e89d9c2d22..daf46d9c84 100644
--- a/arch/sim/Kconfig
+++ b/arch/sim/Kconfig
@@ -409,7 +409,7 @@ endmenu
 config SIM_HCISOCKET
 	bool "Attach Host Bluetooth"
 	default false
-	depends on HOST_LINUX
+	depends on HOST_LINUX && (UART_BTH4 || WIRELESS_BLUETOOTH)
 	---help---
 		Attached the local bluetooth device to the simulation
 		target via HCI_CHANNEL_USER. This gives NuttX full