diff --git a/drivers/net/wireless/intel/iwlwifi/fw/api/commands.h b/drivers/net/wireless/intel/iwlwifi/fw/api/commands.h
index c7b8cff..0eb35b1 100644
--- a/drivers/net/wireless/intel/iwlwifi/fw/api/commands.h
+++ b/drivers/net/wireless/intel/iwlwifi/fw/api/commands.h
@@ -288,6 +288,11 @@ enum iwl_legacy_cmds {
 	NON_QOS_TX_COUNTER_CMD = 0x2d,
 
 	/**
+	 * @LEDS_CMD: command is &struct iwl_led_cmd
+	 */
+	LEDS_CMD = 0x48,
+
+	/**
 	 * @LQ_CMD: using &struct iwl_lq_cmd
 	 */
 	LQ_CMD = 0x4e,
diff --git a/drivers/net/wireless/intel/iwlwifi/fw/api/led.h b/drivers/net/wireless/intel/iwlwifi/fw/api/led.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..b30c9d2
--- /dev/null
+++ b/drivers/net/wireless/intel/iwlwifi/fw/api/led.h
@@ -0,0 +1,71 @@
+/******************************************************************************
+ *
+ * This file is provided under a dual BSD/GPLv2 license.  When using or
+ * redistributing this file, you may do so under either license.
+ *
+ * GPL LICENSE SUMMARY
+ *
+ * Copyright(c) 2017 Intel Deutschland GmbH
+ *
+ * This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify
+ * it under the terms of version 2 of the GNU General Public License as
+ * published by the Free Software Foundation.
+ *
+ * This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but
+ * WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
+ * MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the GNU
+ * General Public License for more details.
+ *
+ * The full GNU General Public License is included in this distribution
+ * in the file called COPYING.
+ *
+ * Contact Information:
+ *  Intel Linux Wireless <linuxwifi@intel.com>
+ * Intel Corporation, 5200 N.E. Elam Young Parkway, Hillsboro, OR 97124-6497
+ *
+ * BSD LICENSE
+ *
+ * Copyright(c) 2017 Intel Deutschland GmbH
+ * All rights reserved.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ *
+ *  * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *  * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in
+ *    the documentation and/or other materials provided with the
+ *    distribution.
+ *  * Neither the name Intel Corporation nor the names of its
+ *    contributors may be used to endorse or promote products derived
+ *    from this software without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS
+ * "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
+ * LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR
+ * A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT
+ * OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL,
+ * SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT
+ * LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE,
+ * DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY
+ * THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
+ * (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE
+ * OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ *
+ *****************************************************************************/
+
+#ifndef __iwl_fw_api_led_h__
+#define __iwl_fw_api_led_h__
+
+/**
+ * struct iwl_led_cmd - LED switching command
+ *
+ * @status: LED status (on/off)
+ */
+struct iwl_led_cmd {
+	__le32 status;
+} __packed; /* LEDS_CMD_API_S_VER_2 */
+
+#endif /* __iwl_fw_api_led_h__ */
diff --git a/drivers/net/wireless/intel/iwlwifi/mvm/fw-api.h b/drivers/net/wireless/intel/iwlwifi/mvm/fw-api.h
index 69336f3..e8e74dd 100644
--- a/drivers/net/wireless/intel/iwlwifi/mvm/fw-api.h
+++ b/drivers/net/wireless/intel/iwlwifi/mvm/fw-api.h
@@ -83,6 +83,7 @@
 #include "fw/api/commands.h"
 #include "fw/api/d3.h"
 #include "fw/api/filter.h"
+#include "fw/api/led.h"
 #include "fw/api/mac.h"
 #include "fw/api/nvm-reg.h"
 #include "fw/api/phy-ctxt.h"
diff --git a/drivers/net/wireless/intel/iwlwifi/mvm/fw.c b/drivers/net/wireless/intel/iwlwifi/mvm/fw.c
index 875cf3a..ec018d9 100644
--- a/drivers/net/wireless/intel/iwlwifi/mvm/fw.c
+++ b/drivers/net/wireless/intel/iwlwifi/mvm/fw.c
@@ -1217,6 +1217,8 @@ int iwl_mvm_up(struct iwl_mvm *mvm)
 	if (ret)
 		goto error;
 
+	iwl_mvm_leds_sync(mvm);
+
 	IWL_DEBUG_INFO(mvm, "RT uCode started.\n");
 	return 0;
  error:
diff --git a/drivers/net/wireless/intel/iwlwifi/mvm/led.c b/drivers/net/wireless/intel/iwlwifi/mvm/led.c
index 95ef37df..005e2e7 100644
--- a/drivers/net/wireless/intel/iwlwifi/mvm/led.c
+++ b/drivers/net/wireless/intel/iwlwifi/mvm/led.c
@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@
  * GPL LICENSE SUMMARY
  *
  * Copyright(c) 2012 - 2014 Intel Corporation. All rights reserved.
+ * Copyright(c) 2017        Intel Deutschland GmbH
  *
  * This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify
  * it under the terms of version 2 of the GNU General Public License as
@@ -31,6 +32,7 @@
  * BSD LICENSE
  *
  * Copyright(c) 2012 - 2014 Intel Corporation. All rights reserved.
+ * Copyright(c) 2017        Intel Deutschland GmbH
  * All rights reserved.
  *
  * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
@@ -66,26 +68,45 @@
 #include "iwl-csr.h"
 #include "mvm.h"
 
-/* Set led register on */
-static void iwl_mvm_led_enable(struct iwl_mvm *mvm)
+static void iwl_mvm_send_led_fw_cmd(struct iwl_mvm *mvm, bool on)
 {
-	iwl_write32(mvm->trans, CSR_LED_REG, CSR_LED_REG_TURN_ON);
+	struct iwl_led_cmd led_cmd = {
+		.status = cpu_to_le32(on),
+	};
+	struct iwl_host_cmd cmd = {
+		.id = WIDE_ID(LONG_GROUP, LEDS_CMD),
+		.len = { sizeof(led_cmd), },
+		.data = { &led_cmd, },
+		.flags = CMD_ASYNC,
+	};
+	int err;
+
+	if (!iwl_mvm_firmware_running(mvm))
+		return;
+
+	err = iwl_mvm_send_cmd(mvm, &cmd);
+
+	if (err)
+		IWL_WARN(mvm, "LED command failed: %d\n", err);
 }
 
-/* Set led register off */
-static void iwl_mvm_led_disable(struct iwl_mvm *mvm)
+static void iwl_mvm_led_set(struct iwl_mvm *mvm, bool on)
 {
-	iwl_write32(mvm->trans, CSR_LED_REG, CSR_LED_REG_TURN_OFF);
+	if (mvm->cfg->device_family >= IWL_DEVICE_FAMILY_8000) {
+		iwl_mvm_send_led_fw_cmd(mvm, on);
+		return;
+	}
+
+	iwl_write32(mvm->trans, CSR_LED_REG,
+		    on ? CSR_LED_REG_TURN_ON : CSR_LED_REG_TURN_OFF);
 }
 
 static void iwl_led_brightness_set(struct led_classdev *led_cdev,
 				   enum led_brightness brightness)
 {
 	struct iwl_mvm *mvm = container_of(led_cdev, struct iwl_mvm, led);
-	if (brightness > 0)
-		iwl_mvm_led_enable(mvm);
-	else
-		iwl_mvm_led_disable(mvm);
+
+	iwl_mvm_led_set(mvm, brightness > 0);
 }
 
 int iwl_mvm_leds_init(struct iwl_mvm *mvm)
@@ -127,6 +148,21 @@ int iwl_mvm_leds_init(struct iwl_mvm *mvm)
 	return 0;
 }
 
+void iwl_mvm_leds_sync(struct iwl_mvm *mvm)
+{
+	if (!(mvm->init_status & IWL_MVM_INIT_STATUS_LEDS_INIT_COMPLETE))
+		return;
+
+	/*
+	 * if we control through the register, we're doing it
+	 * even when the firmware isn't up, so no need to sync
+	 */
+	if (mvm->cfg->device_family < IWL_DEVICE_FAMILY_8000)
+		return;
+
+	iwl_mvm_led_set(mvm, mvm->led.brightness > 0);
+}
+
 void iwl_mvm_leds_exit(struct iwl_mvm *mvm)
 {
 	if (!(mvm->init_status & IWL_MVM_INIT_STATUS_LEDS_INIT_COMPLETE))
diff --git a/drivers/net/wireless/intel/iwlwifi/mvm/mvm.h b/drivers/net/wireless/intel/iwlwifi/mvm/mvm.h
index c274fe1..8b6238e 100644
--- a/drivers/net/wireless/intel/iwlwifi/mvm/mvm.h
+++ b/drivers/net/wireless/intel/iwlwifi/mvm/mvm.h
@@ -1566,6 +1566,7 @@ void iwl_mvm_power_uapsd_misbehaving_ap_notif(struct iwl_mvm *mvm,
 #ifdef CONFIG_IWLWIFI_LEDS
 int iwl_mvm_leds_init(struct iwl_mvm *mvm);
 void iwl_mvm_leds_exit(struct iwl_mvm *mvm);
+void iwl_mvm_leds_sync(struct iwl_mvm *mvm);
 #else
 static inline int iwl_mvm_leds_init(struct iwl_mvm *mvm)
 {
@@ -1574,6 +1575,9 @@ static inline int iwl_mvm_leds_init(struct iwl_mvm *mvm)
 static inline void iwl_mvm_leds_exit(struct iwl_mvm *mvm)
 {
 }
+static inline void iwl_mvm_leds_sync(struct iwl_mvm *mvm)
+{
+}
 #endif
 
 /* D3 (WoWLAN, NetDetect) */
diff --git a/drivers/net/wireless/intel/iwlwifi/mvm/ops.c b/drivers/net/wireless/intel/iwlwifi/mvm/ops.c
index 9c9c1b4..29a21a1 100644
--- a/drivers/net/wireless/intel/iwlwifi/mvm/ops.c
+++ b/drivers/net/wireless/intel/iwlwifi/mvm/ops.c
@@ -350,6 +350,7 @@ static const struct iwl_hcmd_names iwl_mvm_legacy_names[] = {
 	HCMD_NAME(BINDING_CONTEXT_CMD),
 	HCMD_NAME(TIME_QUOTA_CMD),
 	HCMD_NAME(NON_QOS_TX_COUNTER_CMD),
+	HCMD_NAME(LEDS_CMD),
 	HCMD_NAME(LQ_CMD),
 	HCMD_NAME(FW_PAGING_BLOCK_CMD),
 	HCMD_NAME(SCAN_OFFLOAD_REQUEST_CMD),