diff --git a/drivers/media/Kconfig b/drivers/media/Kconfig
index 836c2be6c522..e8bd354a0f75 100644
--- a/drivers/media/Kconfig
+++ b/drivers/media/Kconfig
@@ -203,6 +203,7 @@ config DVB_CORE
 	tristate
 	depends on MEDIA_DIGITAL_TV_SUPPORT
 	depends on (I2C || I2C=n)
+	default MEDIA_DIGITAL_TV_SUPPORT
 	select CRC32
 	help
 	  Enables the DVB API, used by Digital TV devices. Supports several