diff --git a/example.py b/example.py
index 21c10c0..112beb7 100644
--- a/example.py
+++ b/example.py
@@ -119,6 +119,7 @@ def ac_config(client, device_id):
     print(ac.get_filter_state())
     print(ac.get_mfilter_state())
     print(ac.get_energy_target())
+    print(ac.get_light())
 
 
 EXAMPLE_COMMANDS = {
diff --git a/wideq.py b/wideq.py
index 8ff5d24..0440b5c 100644
--- a/wideq.py
+++ b/wideq.py
@@ -833,6 +833,12 @@ class ACDevice(Device):
 
         return self._get_config('EnergyDesiredValue')
 
+    def get_light(self):
+        """Get a Boolean indicating whether the display light is on."""
+
+        value = self._get_control('DisplayControl')
+        return value == '(DisplayControl:0)'
+
     def monitor_start(self):
         """Start monitoring the device's status."""