diff --git a/system76_kb-led.c b/system76_kb-led.c
index 9dd52f8..eb0a743 100644
--- a/system76_kb-led.c
+++ b/system76_kb-led.c
@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ enum kb_led_region {
     KB_LED_REGION_EXTRA,
 };
 
-static enum led_brightness kb_led_brightness = 72;
+static enum led_brightness kb_led_brightness = 0;
 
 static enum led_brightness kb_led_toggle_brightness = 72;