diff --git a/drivers/usb/emul/Kconfig b/drivers/usb/emul/Kconfig
index ae1ab23..279f6c6 100644
--- a/drivers/usb/emul/Kconfig
+++ b/drivers/usb/emul/Kconfig
@@ -1,6 +1,8 @@
 config USB_EMUL
 	bool "Support for USB device emulation"
-	depends on DM_USB && SANDBOX
+	depends on SANDBOX
+	select DM_USB
+	select USB_HOST
 	help
 	  Since sandbox does not have access to a real USB bus, it is possible
 	  to use device emulators instead. This allows testing of the USB