diff --git a/frontend/device/kobo/powerd.lua b/frontend/device/kobo/powerd.lua
index 8100da136..f0a5176ab 100644
--- a/frontend/device/kobo/powerd.lua
+++ b/frontend/device/kobo/powerd.lua
@@ -43,6 +43,8 @@ function KoboPowerD:frontlightIntensityHW()
     return 20
 end
 
+function BasePowerD:turnOffFrontlightHW() self:_setIntensity(0) end
+
 function KoboPowerD:setIntensityHW(intensity)
     if self.fl == nil then return end
     self.fl:setBrightness(intensity)