diff --git a/subsys/shell/Kconfig b/subsys/shell/Kconfig
index 78c90228ae..ae3fbf41cf 100644
--- a/subsys/shell/Kconfig
+++ b/subsys/shell/Kconfig
@@ -228,6 +228,7 @@ config SHELL_LOG_BACKEND
 	bool "Shell log backend"
 	depends on LOG && !LOG_MODE_MINIMAL
 	select MPSC_PBUF
+	select LOG_OUTPUT
 	default y if LOG
 	help
 	  When enabled, backend will use the shell for logging.