diff --git a/app/boards/shields/sofle/sofle.conf b/app/boards/shields/sofle/sofle.conf
index d711df3d..575e5256 100644
--- a/app/boards/shields/sofle/sofle.conf
+++ b/app/boards/shields/sofle/sofle.conf
@@ -10,3 +10,8 @@
 # CONFIG_ZMK_RGB_UNDERGLOW=y
 # Use the STRIP config specific to the LEDs you're using
 # CONFIG_WS2812_STRIP=y
+
+# Uncomment the line below to disable external power toggling by the underglow.
+# By default toggling the underglow on and off also toggles external power
+# on and off. This also causes the display to turn off.
+# CONFIG_ZMK_RGB_UNDERGLOW_EXT_POWER=n