diff --git a/keyboards/zsa/ergodox_ez/config.h b/keyboards/zsa/ergodox_ez/config.h
index b8f20e74a0..61e62d3654 100644
--- a/keyboards/zsa/ergodox_ez/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/zsa/ergodox_ez/config.h
@@ -93,7 +93,7 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define RGB_MATRIX_LED_PROCESS_LIMIT 5
 #define RGB_MATRIX_LED_FLUSH_LIMIT 26
 
-#define RGB_DISABLE_WHEN_USB_SUSPENDED
+#define RGB_MATRIX_SLEEP
 // RGB Matrix Animation modes. Explicitly enabled
 // For full list of effects, see:
 // https://docs.qmk.fm/#/feature_rgb_matrix?id=rgb-matrix-effects