diff --git a/key_process.c b/key_process.c
index dc75c2c61..f6e16b8ed 100644
--- a/key_process.c
+++ b/key_process.c
@@ -96,6 +96,15 @@ void proc_matrix(void) {
             }
         }
     }
+
+    if (modified) {
+#ifdef DEBUG_LED
+        // LED flash for debug
+        DEBUG_LED_CONFIG;
+        DEBUG_LED_OFF;
+#endif
+    }
+
     layer_switching(fn_bits);
 
     // when 4 left modifier keys down
@@ -224,10 +233,5 @@ void proc_matrix(void) {
             //Rollover
         }
         usb_keyboard_send();
-#ifdef DEBUG_LED
-        // LED flash for debug
-        DEBUG_LED_CONFIG;
-        DEBUG_LED_OFF;
-#endif
     }
 }
diff --git a/tmk.c b/tmk.c
index 53da9aa86..2ad31e97d 100644
--- a/tmk.c
+++ b/tmk.c
@@ -49,6 +49,9 @@ bool debug_mouse = false;
 
 int main(void)
 {
+    DEBUG_LED_CONFIG;
+    DEBUG_LED_OFF;
+
     // set for 16 MHz clock
     CPU_PRESCALE(0);