diff --git a/drivers/serial/Kconfig b/drivers/serial/Kconfig
index 8a56d39..d462c11 100644
--- a/drivers/serial/Kconfig
+++ b/drivers/serial/Kconfig
@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@
 
 config SERIAL_DEV_BUS
 	bool "Serial device bus"
+	select POLLER
 	depends on CONSOLE_FULL
 	help
 	  Core support for devices connected via a serial port.