diff --git a/net/bluetooth/hci_sync.c b/net/bluetooth/hci_sync.c
index 351c2390164d..9e2a42299fc0 100644
--- a/net/bluetooth/hci_sync.c
+++ b/net/bluetooth/hci_sync.c
@@ -4942,6 +4942,9 @@ int hci_suspend_sync(struct hci_dev *hdev)
 		return err;
 	}
 
+	/* Update event mask so only the allowed event can wakeup the host */
+	hci_set_event_mask_sync(hdev);
+
 	/* Only configure accept list if disconnect succeeded and wake
 	 * isn't being prevented.
 	 */
@@ -4953,9 +4956,6 @@ int hci_suspend_sync(struct hci_dev *hdev)
 	/* Unpause to take care of updating scanning params */
 	hdev->scanning_paused = false;
 
-	/* Update event mask so only the allowed event can wakeup the host */
-	hci_set_event_mask_sync(hdev);
-
 	/* Enable event filter for paired devices */
 	hci_update_event_filter_sync(hdev);