diff --git a/firmware/backlight.c b/firmware/backlight.c
index b02cb091ea..66aa2d7c6c 100644
--- a/firmware/backlight.c
+++ b/firmware/backlight.c
@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@
 #ifdef HAVE_REMOTE_LCD
 #include "lcd-remote.h"
 #endif
-#ifdef TARGET_TREE
+#if defined(TARGET_TREE) && !defined(SIMULATOR)
 #include "backlight-target.h"
 #endif