diff --git a/include/hardware/lights.h b/include/hardware/lights.h
index fd89384..e8b2294 100755
--- a/include/hardware/lights.h
+++ b/include/hardware/lights.h
@@ -66,6 +66,12 @@
 #define LIGHT_FLASH_TIMED           1
 
 /**
+ * To flash the light using hardware assist, set flashMode to
+ * the hardware mode.
+ */
+#define LIGHT_FLASH_HARDWARE        2
+
+/**
  * The parameters that can be set for a given light.
  *
  * Not all lights must support all parameters.  If you