diff --git a/shade_controller/lightcontrol.h b/shade_controller/lightcontrol.h
index 4eec8ec..11d3268 100644
--- a/shade_controller/lightcontrol.h
+++ b/shade_controller/lightcontrol.h
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ void lightControl() {
   }
 
   if (lightMode == 0) {
-    if (pwmOn == false) {
+    if (pwmOn == false || pwmBrightness == 0) {
       pwmBrightnessOut = 0;
     }
     if (pwmOn == true && pwmBrightness != pwmBrightnessOut) {