diff --git a/pkgs/os-specific/linux/kernel/common-config.nix b/pkgs/os-specific/linux/kernel/common-config.nix
index 963f3018e116..736e872f1baf 100644
--- a/pkgs/os-specific/linux/kernel/common-config.nix
+++ b/pkgs/os-specific/linux/kernel/common-config.nix
@@ -654,6 +654,8 @@ let
       JOYSTICK_XPAD_FF    = option yes; # X-Box gamepad rumble support
       JOYSTICK_XPAD_LEDS  = option yes; # LED Support for Xbox360 controller 'BigX' LED
 
+      KEYBOARD_APPLESPI = whenAtLeast "5.3" module;
+
       KEXEC_FILE      = option yes;
       KEXEC_JUMP      = option yes;