diff --git a/client/src/main.c b/client/src/main.c
index 04e4ecb2..eaa46a18 100644
--- a/client/src/main.c
+++ b/client/src/main.c
@@ -93,7 +93,7 @@ static void lgInit(void)
   g_cursor.guest.valid   = false;
 
   // if spice is not in use, hide the local cursor
-  if (!core_inputEnabled() && g_params.hideMouse)
+  if ((!g_params.useSpiceInput && g_params.hideMouse) || !g_params.showCursorDot)
     g_state.ds->setPointer(LG_POINTER_NONE);
   else
     g_state.ds->setPointer(LG_POINTER_SQUARE);