diff --git a/drivers/ws281x/Kconfig b/drivers/ws281x/Kconfig
index fa59466733..f197f2d34f 100644
--- a/drivers/ws281x/Kconfig
+++ b/drivers/ws281x/Kconfig
@@ -25,3 +25,8 @@ config MODULE_WS281X_VT100
 config MODULE_WS281X_ESP32
     bool
     depends on HAS_ARCH_ESP32
+
+config HAVE_WS281X
+    bool
+    help
+      Indicates that a WS2812/SK6812 RGB LED sensor is present.