diff --git a/modules/misc/news.nix b/modules/misc/news.nix
index a81a86f3b..687e54ce1 100644
--- a/modules/misc/news.nix
+++ b/modules/misc/news.nix
@@ -2206,6 +2206,7 @@ in
 
       {
         time = "2021-09-23T17:04:48+00:00";
+        condition = hostPlatform.isLinux && config.services.screen-locker.enable;
         message = ''
           'xautolock' is now optional in 'services.screen-locker', and the
           'services.screen-locker' options have been reorganized for clarity.