diff --git a/shared/sensors/rgb_led.py b/shared/sensors/rgb_led.py
index 3351ffe..ce9d630 100644
--- a/shared/sensors/rgb_led.py
+++ b/shared/sensors/rgb_led.py
@@ -75,6 +75,8 @@ class RGBLED:
         """Sets the RGB color tuple (e.g., (255, 128, 0))."""
         if isinstance(rgb_tuple, (tuple, list)) and len(rgb_tuple) == 3:
             self._color = tuple(rgb_tuple)
+            # Automatically turn LED on unless color is OFF (0,0,0)
+            self._is_on = (self._color != self.OFF)
             self._apply()
         else:
             raise ValueError("Color must be a tuple of 3 integers: (R, G, B)")
@@ -144,6 +146,7 @@ class RGBLED:
         if self._is_blinking:
             self._timer.deinit()
             self._is_blinking = False
+        self.on()  # Ensures LED remains ON steadily after blinking stops
 
     def blink_toggle(self, interval_ms=500):
         """Toggles blinking state (starts if stopped, stops if active)."""