diff --git a/config/sofle.conf b/config/sofle.conf
index c86131e..87a568c 100644
--- a/config/sofle.conf
+++ b/config/sofle.conf
@@ -35,6 +35,7 @@ CONFIG_ZMK_MOUSE=y
 CONFIG_BT_CTLR_TX_PWR_PLUS_8=y
 CONFIG_ZMK_HID_REPORT_TYPE_NKRO=n
 
+CONFIG_ZMK_BACKLIGHT=y
 CONFIG_ZMK_BACKLIGHT_BRT_START=100
 CONFIG_ZMK_BACKLIGHT_ON_START=y
 CONFIG_ZMK_BACKLIGHT_AUTO_OFF_IDLE=y