diff --git a/keyboards/40percentclub/4pack/config.h b/keyboards/40percentclub/4pack/config.h
index 2fc00cdc89..b0cf6b6f6a 100644
--- a/keyboards/40percentclub/4pack/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/40percentclub/4pack/config.h
@@ -17,10 +17,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
 #pragma once
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_LED_COUNT 2
-#undef BACKLIGHT_PIN
-#define BACKLIGHT_PINS { F6, F7 }
-
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
 /* Locking resynchronize hack */
diff --git a/keyboards/40percentclub/4pack/info.json b/keyboards/40percentclub/4pack/info.json
index 9cdb584b0c..12ede4172c 100644
--- a/keyboards/40percentclub/4pack/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/40percentclub/4pack/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x0000",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pins": ["F6", "F7"]
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "caterina",
     "matrix_pins": {
diff --git a/keyboards/40percentclub/sixpack/config.h b/keyboards/40percentclub/sixpack/config.h
index 071eecddd4..acf61f0017 100644
--- a/keyboards/40percentclub/sixpack/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/40percentclub/sixpack/config.h
@@ -20,4 +20,3 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* Backlight */
 #define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
-#define BACKLIGHT_PINS { F4, F5 } // Top Row, Bottom Row
diff --git a/keyboards/40percentclub/sixpack/info.json b/keyboards/40percentclub/sixpack/info.json
index 4e7f39c9c6..65f16021dd 100644
--- a/keyboards/40percentclub/sixpack/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/40percentclub/sixpack/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
       "pid": "0x5350",
       "device_version": "10.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+      "pins": ["F4", "F5"]
+    },
     "indicators": {
       "caps_lock": "B0",
       "num_lock": "D5",
diff --git a/keyboards/4pplet/eagle_viper_rep/rev_a/config.h b/keyboards/4pplet/eagle_viper_rep/rev_a/config.h
index a10e1255ec..ac93743ec6 100644
--- a/keyboards/4pplet/eagle_viper_rep/rev_a/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/4pplet/eagle_viper_rep/rev_a/config.h
@@ -25,7 +25,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_DRIVER    PWMD2
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_CHANNEL   4
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE      2
-#define BACKLIGHT_ON_STATE      1
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS        10
 #define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING     TRUE
 
diff --git a/keyboards/4pplet/eagle_viper_rep/rev_b/config.h b/keyboards/4pplet/eagle_viper_rep/rev_b/config.h
index 8c3bb820a4..5e1d995a68 100644
--- a/keyboards/4pplet/eagle_viper_rep/rev_b/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/4pplet/eagle_viper_rep/rev_b/config.h
@@ -27,8 +27,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE      1
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS        6
 #define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BREATHING_PERIOD        6
-#define BACKLIGHT_ON_STATE      1
 
 /* Underglow */
 #define RGBLED_NUM 16
diff --git a/keyboards/8pack/config.h b/keyboards/8pack/config.h
index a9564f1bcf..5be5e67374 100644
--- a/keyboards/8pack/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/8pack/config.h
@@ -6,9 +6,6 @@
 /* Locking resynchronize hack */
 #define LOCKING_RESYNC_ENABLE
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_LED_COUNT 8
-#undef BACKLIGHT_PIN
-#define BACKLIGHT_PINS { D1, D0, D4, C6, D7, E6, B4, B5 }
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 8
 
 // ws2812 options
diff --git a/keyboards/8pack/info.json b/keyboards/8pack/info.json
index 63cc0e23de..2c7a34d487 100644
--- a/keyboards/8pack/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/8pack/info.json
@@ -7,6 +7,9 @@
     "vid": "0xFEED",
     "pid": "0x2171"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pins": ["D1", "D0", "D4", "C6", "D7", "E6", "B4", "B5"]
+  },
   "processor": "atmega32u4",
   "bootloader": "caterina",
   "matrix_pins": {
diff --git a/keyboards/acheron/athena/alpha/config.h b/keyboards/acheron/athena/alpha/config.h
index 08526ea943..fd6f74bf35 100644
--- a/keyboards/acheron/athena/alpha/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/acheron/athena/alpha/config.h
@@ -32,8 +32,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE      2
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 20
 #define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BREATHING_PERIOD 5
-#define BACKLIGHT_ON_STATE 0
 
 #define RGB_DI_PIN B15
 #define RGBLED_NUM 34
diff --git a/keyboards/acheron/athena/alpha/info.json b/keyboards/acheron/athena/alpha/info.json
index cc2a5249d0..f9d74fae2f 100644
--- a/keyboards/acheron/athena/alpha/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/acheron/athena/alpha/info.json
@@ -4,6 +4,10 @@
         "pid": "0x6584",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "on_state": 0,
+        "breathing_period": 5
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "A10"
     },
diff --git a/keyboards/acheron/athena/beta/config.h b/keyboards/acheron/athena/beta/config.h
index 8be04b3fa1..a3a1a3b25c 100644
--- a/keyboards/acheron/athena/beta/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/acheron/athena/beta/config.h
@@ -32,7 +32,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE      2
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 20
 #define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BREATHING_PERIOD 5
 
 #define RGB_DI_PIN B15
 #define RGBLED_NUM 34
diff --git a/keyboards/acheron/athena/beta/info.json b/keyboards/acheron/athena/beta/info.json
index 51c335a850..aae8d02b41 100644
--- a/keyboards/acheron/athena/beta/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/acheron/athena/beta/info.json
@@ -4,6 +4,9 @@
         "pid": "0x6585",
         "device_version": "0.0.2"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "breathing_period": 5
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "C8"
     },
diff --git a/keyboards/acheron/austin/config.h b/keyboards/acheron/austin/config.h
index 323d7b3c83..210e4182a5 100644
--- a/keyboards/acheron/austin/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/acheron/austin/config.h
@@ -27,7 +27,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE      1
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
 #define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BREATHING_PERIOD 6
 
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
diff --git a/keyboards/acheron/elongate/delta/config.h b/keyboards/acheron/elongate/delta/config.h
index 2be4dba3e3..6766f62ef5 100755
--- a/keyboards/acheron/elongate/delta/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/acheron/elongate/delta/config.h
@@ -30,7 +30,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 20
 #define BACKLIGHT_DEFAULT_LEVEL	10
-#define BREATHING_PERIOD 3
 
 #define RGB_DI_PIN B15
 #define RGBLED_NUM 16
diff --git a/keyboards/acheron/elongate/delta/info.json b/keyboards/acheron/elongate/delta/info.json
index d763023926..6a5318b777 100644
--- a/keyboards/acheron/elongate/delta/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/acheron/elongate/delta/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x454D",
         "device_version": "0.0.2"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "breathing_period": 3
+    },
     "processor": "STM32F072",
     "bootloader": "stm32-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/acheron/shark/beta/config.h b/keyboards/acheron/shark/beta/config.h
index aab3c78077..633f76289f 100644
--- a/keyboards/acheron/shark/beta/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/acheron/shark/beta/config.h
@@ -31,8 +31,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE      2
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 20
 #define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BREATHING_PERIOD 5
-#define BACKLIGHT_ON_STATE 1
 
 #define RGB_DI_PIN B15
 #define RGBLED_NUM 24
diff --git a/keyboards/acheron/shark/beta/info.json b/keyboards/acheron/shark/beta/info.json
index 615e9a91b9..dc4579b445 100644
--- a/keyboards/acheron/shark/beta/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/acheron/shark/beta/info.json
@@ -4,6 +4,9 @@
         "pid": "0x5369",
         "device_version": "0.0.2"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "breathing_period": 5
+    },
     "processor": "STM32F411",
     "bootloader": "stm32-dfu",
     "community_layouts": ["ortho_4x12"],
diff --git a/keyboards/aeboards/ext65/rev2/config.h b/keyboards/aeboards/ext65/rev2/config.h
index d4f6fd4f7f..364b919179 100644
--- a/keyboards/aeboards/ext65/rev2/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/aeboards/ext65/rev2/config.h
@@ -57,6 +57,5 @@
 
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
 #define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BREATHING_PERIOD 6
 
 #define SLEEP_LED_GPT_DRIVER GPTD1
diff --git a/keyboards/amjkeyboard/amj66/config.h b/keyboards/amjkeyboard/amj66/config.h
index a0dd902c65..df2afabeba 100644
--- a/keyboards/amjkeyboard/amj66/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/amjkeyboard/amj66/config.h
@@ -28,7 +28,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define BACKLIGHT_PIN D4
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 3
 #define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BREATHING_PERIOD 6
 
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
diff --git a/keyboards/b_sides/rev41lp/config.h b/keyboards/b_sides/rev41lp/config.h
index f5905efdd4..c843c89eef 100644
--- a/keyboards/b_sides/rev41lp/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/b_sides/rev41lp/config.h
@@ -24,6 +24,4 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
 #define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-#define BACKLIGHT_ON_STATE 1
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 7
-#define BACKLIGHT_LIMIT_VAL 150
diff --git a/keyboards/b_sides/rev41lp/info.json b/keyboards/b_sides/rev41lp/info.json
index a587172d04..9b1a1c9e9c 100644
--- a/keyboards/b_sides/rev41lp/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/b_sides/rev41lp/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x5F10",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "max_brightness": 150
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "caterina",
     "layout_aliases": {
diff --git a/keyboards/boston/config.h b/keyboards/boston/config.h
index f73bb45d3d..7b3249e881 100644
--- a/keyboards/boston/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/boston/config.h
@@ -28,7 +28,6 @@
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE 1
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
 #define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BREATHING_PERIOD 6
 
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
diff --git a/keyboards/bt66tech/bt66tech60/config.h b/keyboards/bt66tech/bt66tech60/config.h
index e3337ccd33..982e69a32b 100644
--- a/keyboards/bt66tech/bt66tech60/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/bt66tech/bt66tech60/config.h
@@ -26,7 +26,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_CHANNEL 1
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
 #define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BREATHING_PERIOD 6
 
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
diff --git a/keyboards/cannonkeys/an_c/config.h b/keyboards/cannonkeys/an_c/config.h
index 29a5bac173..de54b4ddeb 100644
--- a/keyboards/cannonkeys/an_c/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/cannonkeys/an_c/config.h
@@ -27,7 +27,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE      1
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
 #define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BREATHING_PERIOD 6
 
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
diff --git a/keyboards/cannonkeys/chimera65/config.h b/keyboards/cannonkeys/chimera65/config.h
index 7aeb5ba9de..b3037d9378 100644
--- a/keyboards/cannonkeys/chimera65/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/cannonkeys/chimera65/config.h
@@ -27,7 +27,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE      1
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
 #define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BREATHING_PERIOD 6
 
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
diff --git a/keyboards/cannonkeys/cloudline/config.h b/keyboards/cannonkeys/cloudline/config.h
index ae709af94e..5442ee192f 100644
--- a/keyboards/cannonkeys/cloudline/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/cannonkeys/cloudline/config.h
@@ -13,7 +13,6 @@
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE      1
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
 #define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BREATHING_PERIOD 6
 
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
diff --git a/keyboards/cannonkeys/crin/config.h b/keyboards/cannonkeys/crin/config.h
index 25ca597254..5cd5613378 100644
--- a/keyboards/cannonkeys/crin/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/cannonkeys/crin/config.h
@@ -28,7 +28,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE      1
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
 #define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BREATHING_PERIOD 6
 
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
diff --git a/keyboards/cannonkeys/db60/config.h b/keyboards/cannonkeys/db60/config.h
index 4389cf070c..ff2dcf70f2 100644
--- a/keyboards/cannonkeys/db60/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/cannonkeys/db60/config.h
@@ -28,7 +28,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE      1
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
 #define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BREATHING_PERIOD 6
 
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
diff --git a/keyboards/cannonkeys/devastatingtkl/config.h b/keyboards/cannonkeys/devastatingtkl/config.h
index c607ecceee..2865ecebb9 100644
--- a/keyboards/cannonkeys/devastatingtkl/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/cannonkeys/devastatingtkl/config.h
@@ -28,7 +28,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE      1
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
 #define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BREATHING_PERIOD 6
 
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
diff --git a/keyboards/cannonkeys/instant60/config.h b/keyboards/cannonkeys/instant60/config.h
index ad872dd356..8f72638604 100644
--- a/keyboards/cannonkeys/instant60/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/cannonkeys/instant60/config.h
@@ -27,7 +27,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE      1
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
 #define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BREATHING_PERIOD 6
 
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
diff --git a/keyboards/cannonkeys/instant65/config.h b/keyboards/cannonkeys/instant65/config.h
index 2e309fd556..efa1e26fbb 100644
--- a/keyboards/cannonkeys/instant65/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/cannonkeys/instant65/config.h
@@ -27,7 +27,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE      1
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
 #define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BREATHING_PERIOD 6
 
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
diff --git a/keyboards/cannonkeys/iron165/config.h b/keyboards/cannonkeys/iron165/config.h
index 596e0af2b6..773aa16496 100644
--- a/keyboards/cannonkeys/iron165/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/cannonkeys/iron165/config.h
@@ -27,7 +27,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE      1
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
 #define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BREATHING_PERIOD 6
 
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
diff --git a/keyboards/cannonkeys/malicious_ergo/config.h b/keyboards/cannonkeys/malicious_ergo/config.h
index af16d09993..a3ab4d6e0d 100644
--- a/keyboards/cannonkeys/malicious_ergo/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/cannonkeys/malicious_ergo/config.h
@@ -29,7 +29,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE      1
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
 #define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BREATHING_PERIOD 6
 
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
diff --git a/keyboards/cannonkeys/obliterated75/config.h b/keyboards/cannonkeys/obliterated75/config.h
index 8d91b9bf93..d590606d28 100644
--- a/keyboards/cannonkeys/obliterated75/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/cannonkeys/obliterated75/config.h
@@ -27,7 +27,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE      1
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
 #define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BREATHING_PERIOD 6
 
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
diff --git a/keyboards/cannonkeys/onyx/config.h b/keyboards/cannonkeys/onyx/config.h
index 8c6da90c9b..4ff492449b 100644
--- a/keyboards/cannonkeys/onyx/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/cannonkeys/onyx/config.h
@@ -28,7 +28,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE      1
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
 #define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BREATHING_PERIOD 6
 
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
diff --git a/keyboards/cannonkeys/ortho48/config.h b/keyboards/cannonkeys/ortho48/config.h
index 1046847cc2..87000ef0b9 100644
--- a/keyboards/cannonkeys/ortho48/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/cannonkeys/ortho48/config.h
@@ -26,7 +26,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_CHANNEL 1
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
 #define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BREATHING_PERIOD 6
 
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
diff --git a/keyboards/cannonkeys/ortho60/config.h b/keyboards/cannonkeys/ortho60/config.h
index 7a7d5c2ed6..0e86aa6851 100644
--- a/keyboards/cannonkeys/ortho60/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/cannonkeys/ortho60/config.h
@@ -26,7 +26,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_CHANNEL 1
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
 #define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BREATHING_PERIOD 6
 
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
diff --git a/keyboards/cannonkeys/ortho75/config.h b/keyboards/cannonkeys/ortho75/config.h
index 8216cd99d2..a69a445b15 100644
--- a/keyboards/cannonkeys/ortho75/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/cannonkeys/ortho75/config.h
@@ -26,7 +26,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_CHANNEL 1
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
 #define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BREATHING_PERIOD 6
 
 #define ENCODERS_PAD_A { B9 }
 #define ENCODERS_PAD_B { B8 }
diff --git a/keyboards/cannonkeys/practice60/config.h b/keyboards/cannonkeys/practice60/config.h
index a383b614db..fb301ef701 100644
--- a/keyboards/cannonkeys/practice60/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/cannonkeys/practice60/config.h
@@ -26,7 +26,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_CHANNEL 1
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
 #define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BREATHING_PERIOD 6
 
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
diff --git a/keyboards/cannonkeys/practice65/config.h b/keyboards/cannonkeys/practice65/config.h
index 7fe680e483..b38638add4 100644
--- a/keyboards/cannonkeys/practice65/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/cannonkeys/practice65/config.h
@@ -26,7 +26,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_CHANNEL 1
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
 #define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BREATHING_PERIOD 6
 
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
diff --git a/keyboards/cannonkeys/rekt1800/config.h b/keyboards/cannonkeys/rekt1800/config.h
index 617989fc48..7c0745ceb8 100644
--- a/keyboards/cannonkeys/rekt1800/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/cannonkeys/rekt1800/config.h
@@ -27,7 +27,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE      1
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
 #define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BREATHING_PERIOD 6
 
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
diff --git a/keyboards/cannonkeys/sagittarius/config.h b/keyboards/cannonkeys/sagittarius/config.h
index 3ba3ddc64f..9aed1f45bd 100644
--- a/keyboards/cannonkeys/sagittarius/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/cannonkeys/sagittarius/config.h
@@ -27,7 +27,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE      1
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
 #define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BREATHING_PERIOD 6
 
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
diff --git a/keyboards/cannonkeys/satisfaction75/config.h b/keyboards/cannonkeys/satisfaction75/config.h
index 8c2446682a..55dd8386dc 100644
--- a/keyboards/cannonkeys/satisfaction75/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/cannonkeys/satisfaction75/config.h
@@ -35,7 +35,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 //LEDS A6, RGB B15
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 24
 #define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BREATHING_PERIOD 6
 
 // I2C config
 #define I2C_DRIVER I2CD1
diff --git a/keyboards/cannonkeys/savage65/config.h b/keyboards/cannonkeys/savage65/config.h
index b5b655cb4d..416929afc7 100644
--- a/keyboards/cannonkeys/savage65/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/cannonkeys/savage65/config.h
@@ -27,7 +27,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE      1
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
 #define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BREATHING_PERIOD 6
 
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
diff --git a/keyboards/cannonkeys/tmov2/config.h b/keyboards/cannonkeys/tmov2/config.h
index 7a12ac5844..9cdd3834fc 100644
--- a/keyboards/cannonkeys/tmov2/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/cannonkeys/tmov2/config.h
@@ -27,7 +27,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE      1
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
 #define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BREATHING_PERIOD 6
 
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
diff --git a/keyboards/cannonkeys/tsukuyomi/config.h b/keyboards/cannonkeys/tsukuyomi/config.h
index 97d2ac6c02..2c07e1d504 100644
--- a/keyboards/cannonkeys/tsukuyomi/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/cannonkeys/tsukuyomi/config.h
@@ -27,7 +27,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE      1
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
 #define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BREATHING_PERIOD 6
 
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
diff --git a/keyboards/cannonkeys/vicious40/config.h b/keyboards/cannonkeys/vicious40/config.h
index f937ce7c67..87a002728e 100644
--- a/keyboards/cannonkeys/vicious40/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/cannonkeys/vicious40/config.h
@@ -27,7 +27,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE      1
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
 #define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BREATHING_PERIOD 6
 
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
diff --git a/keyboards/checkerboards/nop60/config.h b/keyboards/checkerboards/nop60/config.h
index 88440d4a37..23ef41da4c 100644
--- a/keyboards/checkerboards/nop60/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/checkerboards/nop60/config.h
@@ -30,7 +30,6 @@ Copyright 2021 Nathan Spears
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_DRIVER    PWMD3
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
 #define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BREATHING_PERIOD 6
 
 // ws2812 options
 #define RGB_DI_PIN D2 // pin the DI on the ws2812 is hooked-up to
diff --git a/keyboards/checkerboards/quark_plus/config.h b/keyboards/checkerboards/quark_plus/config.h
index 5e0e46df3e..004fc8a177 100644
--- a/keyboards/checkerboards/quark_plus/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/checkerboards/quark_plus/config.h
@@ -34,7 +34,6 @@
 #define BACKLIGHT_PIN C4
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
 #define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BREATHING_PERIOD 6
 
 // ws2812 options
 #define RGB_DI_PIN C5 // pin the DI on the ws2812 is hooked-up to
diff --git a/keyboards/checkerboards/snop60/config.h b/keyboards/checkerboards/snop60/config.h
index 82bb59d838..d9b5194a0b 100644
--- a/keyboards/checkerboards/snop60/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/checkerboards/snop60/config.h
@@ -29,7 +29,6 @@ Copyright 2022 Nathan Spears
 #define BACKLIGHT_PIN           D1
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
 #define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BREATHING_PERIOD 6
 
 // ws2812 options
 #define RGB_DI_PIN B1 // pin the DI on the ws2812 is hooked-up to
diff --git a/keyboards/ck60i/config.h b/keyboards/ck60i/config.h
index 3a515f0e8e..f298022e35 100644
--- a/keyboards/ck60i/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/ck60i/config.h
@@ -27,7 +27,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE      1
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
 #define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BREATHING_PERIOD 6
 
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
diff --git a/keyboards/coarse/cordillera/config.h b/keyboards/coarse/cordillera/config.h
index fe9c5f76df..ff96ef5a2a 100644
--- a/keyboards/coarse/cordillera/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/coarse/cordillera/config.h
@@ -27,7 +27,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE      1
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
 #define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BREATHING_PERIOD 6
 
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
diff --git a/keyboards/custommk/evo70/config.h b/keyboards/custommk/evo70/config.h
index 2d7a7f24ef..9f27a458b7 100644
--- a/keyboards/custommk/evo70/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/custommk/evo70/config.h
@@ -20,11 +20,8 @@
 #define OLED_UPDATE_INTERVAL 33
 
 #define BACKLIGHT_PIN B5
-#define BACKLIGHT_LIMIT_VAL 255
-#define BACKLIGHT_ON_STATE 0
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 17
 #define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BREATHING_PERIOD 6
 
 #define OLED_DISABLE_TIMEOUT
 
diff --git a/keyboards/custommk/evo70/info.json b/keyboards/custommk/evo70/info.json
index 7c7eb1c5ff..e5d2327518 100644
--- a/keyboards/custommk/evo70/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/custommk/evo70/info.json
@@ -9,6 +9,9 @@
         "pid": "0xFAB5",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "on_state": 0
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "qmk-dfu",
     "diode_direction": "COL2ROW",
diff --git a/keyboards/deng/thirty/config.h b/keyboards/deng/thirty/config.h
index ff51cade09..a3462809c1 100644
--- a/keyboards/deng/thirty/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/deng/thirty/config.h
@@ -25,7 +25,6 @@
 #ifdef BACKLIGHT_ENABLE
 #define BACKLIGHT_PIN B11
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
-#define BACKLIGHT_ON_STATE 0
 #endif
 
 /* RGB Matrix */
diff --git a/keyboards/deng/thirty/info.json b/keyboards/deng/thirty/info.json
index 26dcc5f0b8..d17b1d41dd 100644
--- a/keyboards/deng/thirty/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/deng/thirty/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x7342",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "on_state": 0
+    },
     "processor": "STM32F103",
     "bootloader": "stm32duino",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/duck/orion/v3/config.h b/keyboards/duck/orion/v3/config.h
index 908bad5bde..6dde204a3b 100644
--- a/keyboards/duck/orion/v3/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/duck/orion/v3/config.h
@@ -24,9 +24,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#undef BACKLIGHT_PIN
-#define BACKLIGHT_PINS { B1, B2, B3, E6 }
-#define BACKLIGHT_LED_COUNT 4
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 10
 
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHING
diff --git a/keyboards/duck/orion/v3/info.json b/keyboards/duck/orion/v3/info.json
index f96e5b9ca5..7c4c34281c 100644
--- a/keyboards/duck/orion/v3/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/duck/orion/v3/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x4F52",
         "device_version": "0.0.2"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pins": ["B1", "B2", "B3", "E6"]
+    },
     "bootmagic": {
         "matrix": [4, 10]
     },
diff --git a/keyboards/ebastler/isometria_75/rev1/config.h b/keyboards/ebastler/isometria_75/rev1/config.h
index 511e233986..42cbedbd01 100644
--- a/keyboards/ebastler/isometria_75/rev1/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/ebastler/isometria_75/rev1/config.h
@@ -31,7 +31,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_CHANNEL 2
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE 2
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
-#define BACKLIGHT_ON_STATE 1
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_OUTPUT_FREQUENCY 1000 // Increases backlight PWM freq if compiled with an unmerged PR. Does no harm without it.
 
 /* Underglow */
diff --git a/keyboards/exclusive/e6v2/le/config.h b/keyboards/exclusive/e6v2/le/config.h
index 771877fbca..c560e06a75 100644
--- a/keyboards/exclusive/e6v2/le/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/exclusive/e6v2/le/config.h
@@ -44,7 +44,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #ifdef BACKLIGHT_PIN
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 2
 #define BACKLIGHT_BREAHTING
-#define BREATHING_PERIOD 3
 #endif
 
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
diff --git a/keyboards/exclusive/e6v2/le/info.json b/keyboards/exclusive/e6v2/le/info.json
index a427b9de1b..ac3a613736 100644
--- a/keyboards/exclusive/e6v2/le/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/exclusive/e6v2/le/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x6060",
         "device_version": "0.0.2"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "breathing_period": 3
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "B7",
         "on_state": 0
diff --git a/keyboards/exclusive/e6v2/oe/config.h b/keyboards/exclusive/e6v2/oe/config.h
index 0eb97d1c78..b43acd5a93 100644
--- a/keyboards/exclusive/e6v2/oe/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/exclusive/e6v2/oe/config.h
@@ -44,7 +44,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #ifdef BACKLIGHT_PIN
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
 #define BACKLIGHT_BREAHTING
-#define BREATHING_PERIOD 3
 #endif
 
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
diff --git a/keyboards/exclusive/e6v2/oe/info.json b/keyboards/exclusive/e6v2/oe/info.json
index e93376b867..70e57d3678 100644
--- a/keyboards/exclusive/e6v2/oe/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/exclusive/e6v2/oe/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x6060",
         "device_version": "0.0.2"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "breathing_period": 3
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "community_layouts": ["60_ansi"],
diff --git a/keyboards/gray_studio/cod67/config.h b/keyboards/gray_studio/cod67/config.h
index a1ae3cf3a2..6bb36a7bff 100644
--- a/keyboards/gray_studio/cod67/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/gray_studio/cod67/config.h
@@ -38,7 +38,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
  * https://docs.qmk.fm/#/feature_backlight?id=timer-assisted-pwm-implementation
  */
 #define BACKLIGHT_PIN D4
-#define BACKLIGHT_ON_STATE 0
 
 #define RGB_DI_PIN B2
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
diff --git a/keyboards/gray_studio/cod67/info.json b/keyboards/gray_studio/cod67/info.json
index 8c5c4bd7db..d9d50c9d27 100644
--- a/keyboards/gray_studio/cod67/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/gray_studio/cod67/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
     "pid": "0x1000",
     "device_version": "0.0.1"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "on_state": 0
+  },
   "processor": "atmega32u4",
   "bootloader": "lufa-ms",
   "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/handwired/jot50/config.h b/keyboards/handwired/jot50/config.h
index e1359e093e..b21b1c627f 100644
--- a/keyboards/handwired/jot50/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/handwired/jot50/config.h
@@ -9,7 +9,6 @@
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 3
 #define BACKLIGHT_PIN B5
 #define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BREATHING_PERIOD 5
 
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
diff --git a/keyboards/handwired/jot50/info.json b/keyboards/handwired/jot50/info.json
index db08eef195..4cc8b88fd4 100644
--- a/keyboards/handwired/jot50/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/handwired/jot50/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x6060",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "breathing_period": 5
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "caterina",
     "community_layouts": ["ortho_5x12"],
diff --git a/keyboards/handwired/lovelive9/config.h b/keyboards/handwired/lovelive9/config.h
index 87ba736bb9..4020d7021f 100644
--- a/keyboards/handwired/lovelive9/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/handwired/lovelive9/config.h
@@ -26,7 +26,6 @@
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_TWINKLE
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_SNAKE_LENGTH 4
-#define BREATHING_PERIOD 2
 #define RGBLIGHT_LIMIT_VAL 255
 #define RGBLIGHT_HUE_STEP 10
 #define RGBLIGHT_SAT_STEP 17
diff --git a/keyboards/handwired/lovelive9/info.json b/keyboards/handwired/lovelive9/info.json
index 13931f8f45..be3541c4fd 100644
--- a/keyboards/handwired/lovelive9/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/handwired/lovelive9/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x0007",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "breathing_period": 2
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "caterina",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/handwired/oem_iso_fullsize/config.h b/keyboards/handwired/oem_iso_fullsize/config.h
index 21b3556bb3..af6146110d 100644
--- a/keyboards/handwired/oem_iso_fullsize/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/handwired/oem_iso_fullsize/config.h
@@ -30,15 +30,6 @@
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { C0, B4, F3, F4, F5, F6 }
 #define MATRIX_COL_PINS { C2, C1, E0, D4, D5, A4, A0, B2, B0, E7, E6, D6, B1, B3, D3, D2, B6, F7, F0, F1, F2 }
 
-/*Row 0, resistor R132, Pin A1
-*Row 1, R131, Pin B5
-*Row 2, R130, Pin E4
-*Row 3, R129, Pin A2
-*Row 4, R128, Pin E5
-*Row 5, R127, Pin A7
-#define BACKLIGHT_PINS { B5, E5, E4, A7, A1, A2 }
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 1*/
-
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION ROW2COL
 
 
diff --git a/keyboards/handwired/pill60/config.h b/keyboards/handwired/pill60/config.h
index 8b671a9e03..1544eb0e19 100644
--- a/keyboards/handwired/pill60/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/handwired/pill60/config.h
@@ -23,7 +23,6 @@
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_DRIVER    PWMD5
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_CHANNEL   1
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS        5
-#define BREATHING_PERIOD        6
 
 /* Encoder */
 #define ENCODERS_PAD_A \
diff --git a/keyboards/iron180/config.h b/keyboards/iron180/config.h
index 33686df9a0..2e57ae8470 100644
--- a/keyboards/iron180/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/iron180/config.h
@@ -27,7 +27,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE      1
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 20
 #define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BREATHING_PERIOD 5
 
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
diff --git a/keyboards/iron180/info.json b/keyboards/iron180/info.json
index 3092b2021f..36fab51596 100644
--- a/keyboards/iron180/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/iron180/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x1180",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "breathing_period": 5
+    },
     "processor": "STM32F072",
     "bootloader": "stm32-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/jian/nsrev2/config.h b/keyboards/jian/nsrev2/config.h
index a4545f4845..1e2a238f69 100644
--- a/keyboards/jian/nsrev2/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/jian/nsrev2/config.h
@@ -34,7 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define BACKLIGHT_PIN C6
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
 #define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING //not working with splits right now
-#define BREATHING_PERIOD 6
 #endif
 
 /* ws2812 RGB LED */
diff --git a/keyboards/jian/rev1/config.h b/keyboards/jian/rev1/config.h
index a4e4e60eb8..4b32d8fc0b 100644
--- a/keyboards/jian/rev1/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/jian/rev1/config.h
@@ -81,7 +81,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #ifdef BACKLIGHT_ENABLE
 #define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
-#define BREATHING_PERIOD 6
 #endif
 
 /* ws2812 RGB LED */
diff --git a/keyboards/jian/rev2/config.h b/keyboards/jian/rev2/config.h
index 52329f9d95..3e5b61863e 100644
--- a/keyboards/jian/rev2/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/jian/rev2/config.h
@@ -36,7 +36,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #ifdef BACKLIGHT_ENABLE
 #define BACKLIGHT_PIN C6
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
-#define BREATHING_PERIOD 6
 #endif
 
 /* ws2812 RGB LED */
diff --git a/keyboards/kb_elmo/twelvekey/config.h b/keyboards/kb_elmo/twelvekey/config.h
index cb468c0c7a..aae47646bd 100644
--- a/keyboards/kb_elmo/twelvekey/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/kb_elmo/twelvekey/config.h
@@ -28,4 +28,3 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* Backlight */
 #define BACKLIGHT_PIN B1
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 8
-#define BACKLIGHT_ON_STATE 0
diff --git a/keyboards/kb_elmo/twelvekey/info.json b/keyboards/kb_elmo/twelvekey/info.json
index 4c3764f4d0..3155d03b89 100644
--- a/keyboards/kb_elmo/twelvekey/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/kb_elmo/twelvekey/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x9879",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "on_state": 0
+    },
     "processor": "atmega328p",
     "bootloader": "usbasploader",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd66/config.h b/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd66/config.h
index f8b54b0c48..3d5ea9e967 100644
--- a/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd66/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd66/config.h
@@ -37,7 +37,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #ifdef BACKLIGHT_PIN
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 3
 #define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BREATHING_PERIOD 6
 #endif
 
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
diff --git a/keyboards/keebsforall/coarse60/config.h b/keyboards/keebsforall/coarse60/config.h
index 7de0e8c1e7..cd4fb39ae2 100644
--- a/keyboards/keebsforall/coarse60/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/keebsforall/coarse60/config.h
@@ -26,7 +26,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE      1
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
 #define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BREATHING_PERIOD 6
 
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
diff --git a/keyboards/kprepublic/cospad/config.h b/keyboards/kprepublic/cospad/config.h
index c0ccd15f17..5463f8fb16 100644
--- a/keyboards/kprepublic/cospad/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/kprepublic/cospad/config.h
@@ -36,7 +36,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
 #define BACKLIGHT_PIN F7
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 3
-#define BACKLIGHT_ON_STATE 0
 
 #define RGB_DI_PIN F6
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
diff --git a/keyboards/kprepublic/cospad/info.json b/keyboards/kprepublic/cospad/info.json
index 805f697743..e4cf27945f 100644
--- a/keyboards/kprepublic/cospad/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/kprepublic/cospad/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0xB1E5",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "on_state": 0
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "num_lock": "B2",
         "on_state": 0
diff --git a/keyboards/ktec/staryu/backlight_staryu.h b/keyboards/ktec/staryu/backlight_staryu.h
index b90350e28b..34511da5c1 100644
--- a/keyboards/ktec/staryu/backlight_staryu.h
+++ b/keyboards/ktec/staryu/backlight_staryu.h
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
 // Add backwards compatibility for existing keymaps
 static inline void backlight_set_value(uint8_t index, uint8_t level) {
-  static const uint8_t backlight_pins[BACKLIGHT_LED_COUNT] = BACKLIGHT_PINS;
+  static const uint8_t backlight_pins[] = BACKLIGHT_PINS;
   if (level) {
       setPinOutput(backlight_pins[index]);
   } else {
diff --git a/keyboards/ktec/staryu/config.h b/keyboards/ktec/staryu/config.h
index e8e726364c..1a1b7372e6 100755
--- a/keyboards/ktec/staryu/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/ktec/staryu/config.h
@@ -30,8 +30,4 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_TWINKLE
 #define RGBLIGHT_LIMIT_VAL 200
 
-
-#undef BACKLIGHT_PIN
-#define BACKLIGHT_PINS { C2, C7, D5, D6, B0 }
-#define BACKLIGHT_LED_COUNT 5
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 10
diff --git a/keyboards/ktec/staryu/info.json b/keyboards/ktec/staryu/info.json
index 0463c08ccc..21c4e04dd7 100644
--- a/keyboards/ktec/staryu/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/ktec/staryu/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x2328",
         "device_version": "2.0.5"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pins": ["C2", "C7", "D5", "D6", "B0"]
+    },
     "bootmagic": {
         "matrix": [0, 1]
     },
diff --git a/keyboards/linworks/dolice/config.h b/keyboards/linworks/dolice/config.h
index 306826a6fb..97f8029955 100644
--- a/keyboards/linworks/dolice/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/linworks/dolice/config.h
@@ -27,4 +27,3 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* Backlight */
 #define BACKLIGHT_PIN B5 // Timer 1 on mega32u4
 #define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BACKLIGHT_ON_STATE 1
diff --git a/keyboards/linworks/fave104/config.h b/keyboards/linworks/fave104/config.h
index fab533980c..d064d7cea4 100644
--- a/keyboards/linworks/fave104/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/linworks/fave104/config.h
@@ -31,5 +31,4 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_CHANNEL 2
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE 2
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
-#define BACKLIGHT_ON_STATE 1
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_OUTPUT_FREQUENCY 1000 // Increases backlight PWM freq if compiled with an unmerged PR. Does no harm without it.
diff --git a/keyboards/linworks/fave87/config.h b/keyboards/linworks/fave87/config.h
index 69292928ea..6b553e26a2 100644
--- a/keyboards/linworks/fave87/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/linworks/fave87/config.h
@@ -27,7 +27,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* Backlight */
 #define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7 // Timer 1 on mega32u4
 #define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BACKLIGHT_ON_STATE 1
 
 /* Underglow */
 #define RGB_DI_PIN E2
diff --git a/keyboards/linworks/whale75/config.h b/keyboards/linworks/whale75/config.h
index 9b0b2e21aa..b2da9c0245 100644
--- a/keyboards/linworks/whale75/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/linworks/whale75/config.h
@@ -31,7 +31,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_CHANNEL 3
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE 6
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
-#define BACKLIGHT_ON_STATE 1
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_OUTPUT_FREQUENCY 1000 // Increases backlight PWM freq if compiled with an unmerged PR. Does no harm without it.
 
 /* Underglow */
diff --git a/keyboards/melgeek/mj6xy/rev3/config.h b/keyboards/melgeek/mj6xy/rev3/config.h
index 0b613a156b..aa0e0e6097 100755
--- a/keyboards/melgeek/mj6xy/rev3/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/melgeek/mj6xy/rev3/config.h
@@ -28,8 +28,6 @@
 
 #ifdef  BACKLIGHT_PIN
 #	define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS    10
-#	define BACKLIGHT_ON_STATE  1
-#	define BACKLIGHT_LIMIT_VAL 255
 #endif
 
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
diff --git a/keyboards/mntre/config.h b/keyboards/mntre/config.h
index 4a2ca0dcf1..123d66fcdf 100644
--- a/keyboards/mntre/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/mntre/config.h
@@ -22,7 +22,6 @@
 
 #define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
 #define BACKLIGHT_CUSTOM_RESOLUTION 0x400
-#define BACKLIGHT_LIMIT_VAL 84
 
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
diff --git a/keyboards/mntre/info.json b/keyboards/mntre/info.json
index c5949adcb1..dd26827624 100644
--- a/keyboards/mntre/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/mntre/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x1302",
         "device_version": "0.0.2"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "max_brightness": 84
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/mokey/ginkgo65hot/config.h b/keyboards/mokey/ginkgo65hot/config.h
index e876a61888..148a1ce5c2 100644
--- a/keyboards/mokey/ginkgo65hot/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/mokey/ginkgo65hot/config.h
@@ -22,4 +22,3 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
 #define BACKLIGHT_CAPS_LOCK
 #define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BREATHING_PERIOD 5
diff --git a/keyboards/mokey/ginkgo65hot/info.json b/keyboards/mokey/ginkgo65hot/info.json
index 9083672c7d..1f1ae6d8f2 100644
--- a/keyboards/mokey/ginkgo65hot/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/mokey/ginkgo65hot/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x3366",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "breathing_period": 5
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layout_aliases": {
diff --git a/keyboards/monarch/config.h b/keyboards/monarch/config.h
index 77b6ea76d4..7708f0fc16 100644
--- a/keyboards/monarch/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/monarch/config.h
@@ -33,7 +33,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE 1
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 24
 #define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BREATHING_PERIOD 6
 
 #define SLEEP_LED_GPT_DRIVER GPTD1
 
diff --git a/keyboards/ncc1701kb/config.h b/keyboards/ncc1701kb/config.h
index 50424c2a7e..c0406b910e 100644
--- a/keyboards/ncc1701kb/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/ncc1701kb/config.h
@@ -26,7 +26,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 3
 #define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BREATHING_PERIOD 6
 
 /*Encoders */
 #define ENCODERS_PAD_A { D0 }
diff --git a/keyboards/neito/config.h b/keyboards/neito/config.h
index 34486ec609..1aa349df4c 100644
--- a/keyboards/neito/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/neito/config.h
@@ -23,8 +23,6 @@
 #define ENCODERS_PAD_B { B0 }
 #define ENCODER_RESOLUTION 4
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_ON_STATE  0
-
 #define BACKLIGHT_PIN B5
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
 
diff --git a/keyboards/neito/info.json b/keyboards/neito/info.json
index 999c42b0ed..36b8e0ba22 100644
--- a/keyboards/neito/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/neito/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0xB44C",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "on_state": 0
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "B6"
     },
diff --git a/keyboards/nopunin10did/jabberwocky/v2/config.h b/keyboards/nopunin10did/jabberwocky/v2/config.h
index 9e3df3181f..367603694c 100644
--- a/keyboards/nopunin10did/jabberwocky/v2/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/nopunin10did/jabberwocky/v2/config.h
@@ -21,9 +21,6 @@
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS     { B2, B3, B1, D4, B4, D1, E6, B0, F0, F1, F4, F5 }
 #define MATRIX_COL_PINS     { D0, D2, D3, D5, B5, D7, F6, F7, C7, B6 }
 
-/* LED Configuration */
-#define BACKLIGHT_PINS          {D6}
-
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS        6
 
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
diff --git a/keyboards/nopunin10did/jabberwocky/v2/info.json b/keyboards/nopunin10did/jabberwocky/v2/info.json
index f577c96ddb..ea7f59ed8d 100644
--- a/keyboards/nopunin10did/jabberwocky/v2/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/nopunin10did/jabberwocky/v2/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x4A58",
         "device_version": "0.2.0"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pins": ["D6"]
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "B7",
         "num_lock": "C6"
diff --git a/keyboards/projectkb/alice/rev1/config.h b/keyboards/projectkb/alice/rev1/config.h
index 71f3f5b690..ade5f8f27c 100644
--- a/keyboards/projectkb/alice/rev1/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/projectkb/alice/rev1/config.h
@@ -27,7 +27,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE      1
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
 #define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BREATHING_PERIOD 6
 
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
diff --git a/keyboards/projectkb/alice/rev2/config.h b/keyboards/projectkb/alice/rev2/config.h
index 79f4eb391b..a63f0b85a5 100644
--- a/keyboards/projectkb/alice/rev2/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/projectkb/alice/rev2/config.h
@@ -27,7 +27,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE      1
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
 #define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BREATHING_PERIOD 6
 
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
diff --git a/keyboards/rmi_kb/wete/v1/config.h b/keyboards/rmi_kb/wete/v1/config.h
index 4af5b86be6..e576982cf1 100644
--- a/keyboards/rmi_kb/wete/v1/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/rmi_kb/wete/v1/config.h
@@ -28,7 +28,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE 1
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 24
 #define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BREATHING_PERIOD 6
 
 // RGB B4
 #define RGB_DI_PIN B4
diff --git a/keyboards/smithrune/iron165r2/f072/config.h b/keyboards/smithrune/iron165r2/f072/config.h
index 502f5d6add..28ab38b25e 100644
--- a/keyboards/smithrune/iron165r2/f072/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/smithrune/iron165r2/f072/config.h
@@ -23,8 +23,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE      1
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 20
 #define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BREATHING_PERIOD 5
-#define BACKLIGHT_ON_STATE 1
 
 #define RGB_DI_PIN B15
 #define RGBLED_NUM 22
diff --git a/keyboards/smithrune/iron165r2/f072/info.json b/keyboards/smithrune/iron165r2/f072/info.json
index 8bba6f5d5d..46539afa5c 100644
--- a/keyboards/smithrune/iron165r2/f072/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/smithrune/iron165r2/f072/info.json
@@ -1,4 +1,7 @@
 {
+    "backlight": {
+        "breathing_period": 5
+    },
     "processor": "STM32F072",
     "bootloader": "stm32-dfu"
 }
diff --git a/keyboards/smithrune/iron165r2/f411/config.h b/keyboards/smithrune/iron165r2/f411/config.h
index af8b46531c..832c40e1cc 100644
--- a/keyboards/smithrune/iron165r2/f411/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/smithrune/iron165r2/f411/config.h
@@ -23,8 +23,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE      2
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 20
 #define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BREATHING_PERIOD 5
-#define BACKLIGHT_ON_STATE 1
 
 #define RGB_DI_PIN B15
 #define RGBLED_NUM 22
diff --git a/keyboards/smithrune/iron165r2/f411/info.json b/keyboards/smithrune/iron165r2/f411/info.json
index 8610c8de5f..3a92574123 100644
--- a/keyboards/smithrune/iron165r2/f411/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/smithrune/iron165r2/f411/info.json
@@ -1,4 +1,7 @@
 {
+    "backlight": {
+        "breathing_period": 5
+    },
     "processor": "STM32F411",
     "bootloader": "stm32-dfu"
 }
diff --git a/keyboards/smithrune/iron180/config.h b/keyboards/smithrune/iron180/config.h
index 67763babba..bec408edc8 100644
--- a/keyboards/smithrune/iron180/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/smithrune/iron180/config.h
@@ -27,7 +27,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE      1
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
 #define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BREATHING_PERIOD 6
 
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
diff --git a/keyboards/tzarc/djinn/rev1/config.h b/keyboards/tzarc/djinn/rev1/config.h
index cf6dda0a8a..5ced700323 100644
--- a/keyboards/tzarc/djinn/rev1/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/tzarc/djinn/rev1/config.h
@@ -2,11 +2,6 @@
 // SPDX-License-Identifier: GPL-2.0-or-later
 #pragma once
 
-// Limit the backlight brightness
-#ifndef BACKLIGHT_LIMIT_VAL
-#    define BACKLIGHT_LIMIT_VAL 144
-#endif // BACKLIGHT_LIMIT_VAL
-
 // Split configuration
 #define SPLIT_HAND_PIN B11
 #ifdef USE_PLUG_DETECT_PIN
diff --git a/keyboards/tzarc/djinn/rev1/info.json b/keyboards/tzarc/djinn/rev1/info.json
index 3062267d4e..65b9eb2eab 100644
--- a/keyboards/tzarc/djinn/rev1/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/tzarc/djinn/rev1/info.json
@@ -2,6 +2,9 @@
   "usb": {
     "device_version": "1.0.0"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "max_brightness": 144
+  },
   "split": {
     "soft_serial_pin": "B9",
     "usb_detect": {
diff --git a/keyboards/tzarc/djinn/rev2/config.h b/keyboards/tzarc/djinn/rev2/config.h
index b0deb6d991..02224e4fc6 100644
--- a/keyboards/tzarc/djinn/rev2/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/tzarc/djinn/rev2/config.h
@@ -2,11 +2,6 @@
 // SPDX-License-Identifier: GPL-2.0-or-later
 #pragma once
 
-// Limit the backlight brightness
-#ifndef BACKLIGHT_LIMIT_VAL
-#    define BACKLIGHT_LIMIT_VAL 144
-#endif // BACKLIGHT_LIMIT_VAL
-
 // Split configuration
 #define SPLIT_HAND_PIN B9
 #define USB_VBUS_PIN B12
diff --git a/keyboards/tzarc/djinn/rev2/info.json b/keyboards/tzarc/djinn/rev2/info.json
index e9b151cb93..22cafa74ae 100644
--- a/keyboards/tzarc/djinn/rev2/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/tzarc/djinn/rev2/info.json
@@ -2,6 +2,9 @@
   "usb": {
     "device_version": "2.0.0"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "max_brightness": 144
+  },
   "split": {
     "usb_detect": {
       "enabled": false
diff --git a/keyboards/v60_type_r/config.h b/keyboards/v60_type_r/config.h
index a45a3a7d13..b1d44e58d4 100644
--- a/keyboards/v60_type_r/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/v60_type_r/config.h
@@ -36,7 +36,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
 #define BACKLIGHT_PIN F7
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 3
-#define BACKLIGHT_ON_STATE 0
 
 #define RGBLED_NUM 1
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHING
diff --git a/keyboards/v60_type_r/info.json b/keyboards/v60_type_r/info.json
index f150360d18..f107f27aa4 100644
--- a/keyboards/v60_type_r/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/v60_type_r/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
     "pid": "0x0658",
     "device_version": "0.0.1"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "on_state": 0
+  },
   "processor": "atmega32u4",
   "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
   "community_layouts": ["60_ansi", "60_iso"],
diff --git a/keyboards/xiudi/xd60/rev2/config.h b/keyboards/xiudi/xd60/rev2/config.h
index b591893634..8641113690 100644
--- a/keyboards/xiudi/xd60/rev2/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/xiudi/xd60/rev2/config.h
@@ -34,7 +34,6 @@ along with this program. If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* Backlight Setup */
 #define BACKLIGHT_PIN F5
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
-#define BACKLIGHT_ON_STATE 0
 
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
diff --git a/keyboards/xiudi/xd60/rev2/info.json b/keyboards/xiudi/xd60/rev2/info.json
index 29e6891948..6d6d288d0c 100644
--- a/keyboards/xiudi/xd60/rev2/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/xiudi/xd60/rev2/info.json
@@ -3,6 +3,9 @@
     "usb": {
         "pid": "0x6060"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "on_state": 0
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu"
 }
diff --git a/keyboards/xiudi/xd60/rev3/config.h b/keyboards/xiudi/xd60/rev3/config.h
index 30004147eb..05acd6cba2 100644
--- a/keyboards/xiudi/xd60/rev3/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/xiudi/xd60/rev3/config.h
@@ -34,7 +34,6 @@ along with this program. If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* Backlight Setup */
 #define BACKLIGHT_PIN F5
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
-#define BACKLIGHT_ON_STATE 0
 
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
diff --git a/keyboards/xiudi/xd60/rev3/info.json b/keyboards/xiudi/xd60/rev3/info.json
index 76273bbc3b..85e6a5d3f4 100644
--- a/keyboards/xiudi/xd60/rev3/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/xiudi/xd60/rev3/info.json
@@ -3,6 +3,9 @@
     "usb": {
         "pid": "0x6363"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "on_state": 0
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu"
 }
diff --git a/keyboards/xiudi/xd68/config.h b/keyboards/xiudi/xd68/config.h
index 920ceb356f..d1e69102e1 100644
--- a/keyboards/xiudi/xd68/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/xiudi/xd68/config.h
@@ -37,8 +37,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define BACKLIGHT_PIN F5
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
 #define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BREATHING_PERIOD 6
-#define BACKLIGHT_ON_STATE 0
 
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
diff --git a/keyboards/xiudi/xd68/info.json b/keyboards/xiudi/xd68/info.json
index 4f1977ae12..5163e03127 100644
--- a/keyboards/xiudi/xd68/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/xiudi/xd68/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x6868",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "on_state": 0
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "B2",
         "on_state": 0
diff --git a/keyboards/xiudi/xd75/config.h b/keyboards/xiudi/xd75/config.h
index 79f020082a..b44c70e2c1 100644
--- a/keyboards/xiudi/xd75/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/xiudi/xd75/config.h
@@ -36,7 +36,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
 #define BACKLIGHT_PIN F5
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
-#define BACKLIGHT_ON_STATE 0
 
 #define RGB_DI_PIN F6
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
diff --git a/keyboards/xiudi/xd75/info.json b/keyboards/xiudi/xd75/info.json
index c3b751f474..0c45316080 100644
--- a/keyboards/xiudi/xd75/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/xiudi/xd75/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x7575",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "on_state": 0
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "community_layouts": ["ortho_5x15"],
diff --git a/keyboards/xiudi/xd84/config.h b/keyboards/xiudi/xd84/config.h
index 2c9eaf1b37..6d1024d748 100644
--- a/keyboards/xiudi/xd84/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/xiudi/xd84/config.h
@@ -39,7 +39,6 @@
 
 #define BACKLIGHT_PIN B5
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 10
-#define BACKLIGHT_ON_STATE 0
 
 #define RGB_DI_PIN C7
 #define RGBLED_NUM 7
diff --git a/keyboards/xiudi/xd84/info.json b/keyboards/xiudi/xd84/info.json
index c2fc8fc5d6..a4d40e4fcd 100644
--- a/keyboards/xiudi/xd84/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/xiudi/xd84/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x8484",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "on_state": 0
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "B6",
         "on_state": 0
diff --git a/keyboards/xiudi/xd84pro/config.h b/keyboards/xiudi/xd84pro/config.h
index 3349dd7be2..f9b059ef56 100644
--- a/keyboards/xiudi/xd84pro/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/xiudi/xd84pro/config.h
@@ -44,7 +44,6 @@
 
 #define BACKLIGHT_PIN F5
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 10
-#define BACKLIGHT_ON_STATE 0
 
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
diff --git a/keyboards/xiudi/xd84pro/info.json b/keyboards/xiudi/xd84pro/info.json
index 315515dbde..87f1549c57 100644
--- a/keyboards/xiudi/xd84pro/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/xiudi/xd84pro/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x8450",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "on_state": 0
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "B2",
         "on_state": 0
diff --git a/keyboards/xiudi/xd87/config.h b/keyboards/xiudi/xd87/config.h
index fd927ba6d8..082512fcdf 100644
--- a/keyboards/xiudi/xd87/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/xiudi/xd87/config.h
@@ -38,7 +38,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
 #define BACKLIGHT_PIN D0
 #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 3
-#define BACKLIGHT_ON_STATE 0
 
 #define RGB_DI_PIN B7
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
diff --git a/keyboards/xiudi/xd87/info.json b/keyboards/xiudi/xd87/info.json
index bf6a9d206e..6503d55bba 100644
--- a/keyboards/xiudi/xd87/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/xiudi/xd87/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
     "pid": "0x8787",
     "device_version": "0.0.1"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "on_state": 0
+  },
   "indicators": {
     "caps_lock": "E2",
     "on_state": 0