diff --git a/esphome/master_bedroom_remote.yaml b/esphome/master_bedroom_remote.yaml
index 31e355a..00878f8 100644
--- a/esphome/master_bedroom_remote.yaml
+++ b/esphome/master_bedroom_remote.yaml
@@ -126,7 +126,8 @@ touchscreen:
       - lambda: |-
           id(last_interaction_ms) = millis();
           if (!id(backlight_is_on)) {
-            id(backlight).turn_on();
+            auto call = id(backlight).turn_on();
+            call.perform();
             id(backlight_is_on) = true;
           }