diff --git a/source/docs/software/hardware-apis/misc/addressable-leds.rst b/source/docs/software/hardware-apis/misc/addressable-leds.rst
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@@ -3,6 +3,8 @@ Addressable LEDs
 
 LED strips have been commonly used by teams for several years for a variety of reasons. They allow teams to debug robot functionality from the audience, provide a visual marker for their robot, and can simply add some visual appeal. WPILib has an API for controlling WS2812 LEDs with their data pin connected via :term:`PWM`.
 
+.. note:: LEDs can be controlled through this API while the robot is disabled.
+
 Instantiating the AddressableLED Object
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