Move backlight config to data driven (#19910)

1003 files changed, 1873 insertions, 1684 deletions

diff --git a/data/mappings/info_config.hjson b/data/mappings/info_config.hjson
index 7645598c77..46108e6fe6 100644
--- a/data/mappings/info_config.hjson
+++ b/data/mappings/info_config.hjson
@@ -13,6 +13,7 @@
     "AUDIO_VOICES": {"info_key": "audio.voices", "value_type": "bool"},
     "BACKLIGHT_BREATHING": {"info_key": "backlight.breathing", "value_type": "bool"},
     "BREATHING_PERIOD": {"info_key": "backlight.breathing_period", "value_type": "int"},
+    "BACKLIGHT_CAPS_LOCK": {"info_key": "backlight.as_caps_lock", "value_type": "bool"},
     "BACKLIGHT_LEVELS": {"info_key": "backlight.levels", "value_type": "int"},
     "BACKLIGHT_LIMIT_VAL": {"info_key": "backlight.max_brightness", "value_type": "int"},
     "BACKLIGHT_ON_STATE": {"info_key": "backlight.on_state", "value_type": "int"},
diff --git a/data/mappings/info_rules.hjson b/data/mappings/info_rules.hjson
index c409da04c6..7c3780504c 100644
--- a/data/mappings/info_rules.hjson
+++ b/data/mappings/info_rules.hjson
@@ -14,6 +14,7 @@
     "BOOTLOADER": {"info_key": "bootloader", "warn_duplicate": false},
     "BOOTMAGIC_ENABLE": {"info_key": "bootmagic.enabled", "value_type": "bool"},
     "BLUETOOTH_DRIVER": {"info_key": "bluetooth.driver"},
+    "BACKLIGHT_DRIVER": {"info_key": "backlight.driver"},
     "CAPS_WORD_ENABLE": {"info_key": "caps_word.enabled", "value_type": "bool"},
     "DEBOUNCE_TYPE": {"info_key": "build.debounce_type"},
     "ENCODER_ENABLE": {"info_key": "encoder.enabled", "value_type": "bool"},
diff --git a/data/schemas/keyboard.jsonschema b/data/schemas/keyboard.jsonschema
index 95387ba367..6f4f9c82ac 100644
--- a/data/schemas/keyboard.jsonschema
+++ b/data/schemas/keyboard.jsonschema
@@ -108,6 +108,10 @@
             "type": "object",
             "additionalProperties": false,
             "properties": {
+                "driver": {
+                    "type": "string",
+                    "enum": ["pwm", "software", "timer", "custom"]
+                },
                 "breathing": {"type": "boolean"},
                 "breathing_period": {"$ref": "qmk.definitions.v1#/unsigned_int_8"},
                 "levels": {
@@ -118,7 +122,8 @@
                 "max_brightness": {"$ref": "qmk.definitions.v1#/unsigned_int_8"},
                 "pin": {"$ref": "qmk.definitions.v1#/mcu_pin"},
                 "pins": {"$ref": "qmk.definitions.v1#/mcu_pin_array"},
-                "on_state": {"$ref": "qmk.definitions.v1#/bit"}
+                "on_state": {"$ref": "qmk.definitions.v1#/bit"},
+                "as_caps_lock": {"type": "boolean"}
             }
         },
         "bluetooth": {
diff --git a/keyboards/0xcb/1337/config.h b/keyboards/0xcb/1337/config.h
index 5b576cc0c5..b7cbf3b757 100644
--- a/keyboards/0xcb/1337/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/0xcb/1337/config.h
@@ -23,10 +23,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define ENCODERS_PAD_A { F6 }
 #define ENCODERS_PAD_B { F5 }
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B5
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 7
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN D3
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
   #define RGBLED_NUM 4
diff --git a/keyboards/0xcb/1337/info.json b/keyboards/0xcb/1337/info.json
index d37fc515f7..95170ee873 100644
--- a/keyboards/0xcb/1337/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/0xcb/1337/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
     "pid": "0x1337",
     "device_version": "0.0.1"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "B5",
+    "levels": 7,
+    "breathing": true
+  },
   "qmk_lufa_bootloader": {
     "led": "B0"
   },
diff --git a/keyboards/1upkeyboards/1up60hse/config.h b/keyboards/1upkeyboards/1up60hse/config.h
index 9baa65da42..b58eef1085 100644
--- a/keyboards/1upkeyboards/1up60hse/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/1upkeyboards/1up60hse/config.h
@@ -34,10 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN F0
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHING
diff --git a/keyboards/1upkeyboards/1up60hse/info.json b/keyboards/1upkeyboards/1up60hse/info.json
index 53df29c726..07f35c7340 100644
--- a/keyboards/1upkeyboards/1up60hse/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/1upkeyboards/1up60hse/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0x6873",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "levels": 5,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "community_layouts": ["60_ansi"],
diff --git a/keyboards/1upkeyboards/1up60hte/config.h b/keyboards/1upkeyboards/1up60hte/config.h
index e3b1dfd896..ff5f010cbe 100644
--- a/keyboards/1upkeyboards/1up60hte/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/1upkeyboards/1up60hte/config.h
@@ -26,8 +26,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
 
diff --git a/keyboards/1upkeyboards/1up60hte/info.json b/keyboards/1upkeyboards/1up60hte/info.json
index 3e2c34d259..98a9082989 100644
--- a/keyboards/1upkeyboards/1up60hte/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/1upkeyboards/1up60hte/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x6874",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7"
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "B6",
         "on_state": 0
diff --git a/keyboards/1upkeyboards/1up60rgb/config.h b/keyboards/1upkeyboards/1up60rgb/config.h
index ded1ca7ccc..806f23075f 100644
--- a/keyboards/1upkeyboards/1up60rgb/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/1upkeyboards/1up60rgb/config.h
@@ -8,11 +8,6 @@
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-#ifdef BACKLIGHT_PIN
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
-#endif
-
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
 
diff --git a/keyboards/1upkeyboards/1up60rgb/info.json b/keyboards/1upkeyboards/1up60rgb/info.json
index 64dc9e9cd3..57a0143544 100644
--- a/keyboards/1upkeyboards/1up60rgb/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/1upkeyboards/1up60rgb/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
     "pid": "0x7267",
     "device_version": "0.0.1"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "B6",
+    "levels": 5
+  },
   "processor": "atmega32u4",
   "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
   "community_layouts": ["60_ansi", "60_iso", "60_ansi_split_bs_rshift", "60_hhkb"],
diff --git a/keyboards/25keys/aleth42/rev1/config.h b/keyboards/25keys/aleth42/rev1/config.h
index fe28b50352..afce07dbc9 100644
--- a/keyboards/25keys/aleth42/rev1/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/25keys/aleth42/rev1/config.h
@@ -28,10 +28,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define ENCODERS_PAD_A { B5, F5 }
 #define ENCODERS_PAD_B { B6, F6 }
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN C6
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 8
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN B3
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
    #define RGBLED_NUM 8
diff --git a/keyboards/25keys/aleth42/rev1/info.json b/keyboards/25keys/aleth42/rev1/info.json
index dab37baf04..7d3baad862 100644
--- a/keyboards/25keys/aleth42/rev1/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/25keys/aleth42/rev1/info.json
@@ -2,6 +2,11 @@
     "usb": {
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "C6",
+        "levels": 8,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu"
 }
diff --git a/keyboards/40percentclub/gherkin/config.h b/keyboards/40percentclub/gherkin/config.h
index 18724c8966..3d6c38ec80 100644
--- a/keyboards/40percentclub/gherkin/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/40percentclub/gherkin/config.h
@@ -8,8 +8,6 @@
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B5
-
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
 
diff --git a/keyboards/40percentclub/gherkin/info.json b/keyboards/40percentclub/gherkin/info.json
index c93e8734e8..ee85708f19 100644
--- a/keyboards/40percentclub/gherkin/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/40percentclub/gherkin/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
     "pid": "0x6060",
     "device_version": "0.0.1"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "B5"
+  },
   "processor": "atmega32u4",
   "bootloader": "caterina",
   "community_layouts": ["ortho_3x10"],
diff --git a/keyboards/40percentclub/luddite/config.h b/keyboards/40percentclub/luddite/config.h
index 4028b0cf1a..2848c7a32c 100644
--- a/keyboards/40percentclub/luddite/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/40percentclub/luddite/config.h
@@ -7,11 +7,6 @@
 
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B5
-#ifdef BACKLIGHT_PIN
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 4
-#endif
-
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
 
diff --git a/keyboards/40percentclub/luddite/info.json b/keyboards/40percentclub/luddite/info.json
index 704b30479b..948ef091bd 100644
--- a/keyboards/40percentclub/luddite/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/40percentclub/luddite/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
     "pid": "0x4C55",
     "device_version": "10.0.1"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "B5",
+    "levels": 4
+  },
   "processor": "atmega32u4",
   "bootloader": "caterina",
   "community_layouts": ["60_ansi"],
diff --git a/keyboards/40percentclub/mf68/config.h b/keyboards/40percentclub/mf68/config.h
index 0daccc09ab..0a07934e75 100644
--- a/keyboards/40percentclub/mf68/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/40percentclub/mf68/config.h
@@ -34,9 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B5
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
 /* 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/mf68/info.json b/keyboards/40percentclub/mf68/info.json
index 89df2e1958..2c8a4c92d6 100644
--- a/keyboards/40percentclub/mf68/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/40percentclub/mf68/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
     "pid": "0x4D68",
     "device_version": "1.0.1"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "B5",
+    "breathing": true
+  },
   "processor": "atmega32u4",
   "bootloader": "caterina",
   "community_layouts": ["68_ansi"],
diff --git a/keyboards/40percentclub/nori/config.h b/keyboards/40percentclub/nori/config.h
index 490dcf629a..6bdf5db350 100644
--- a/keyboards/40percentclub/nori/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/40percentclub/nori/config.h
@@ -33,8 +33,6 @@
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B5
-
 // enable RGB underglow
 #define RGB_DI_PIN B4
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHING
diff --git a/keyboards/40percentclub/nori/info.json b/keyboards/40percentclub/nori/info.json
index 5bb4a0bf08..fa12a8ef03 100644
--- a/keyboards/40percentclub/nori/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/40percentclub/nori/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
       "pid": "0x0A0C",
       "device_version": "4.4.4"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+      "pin": "B5"
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "caterina",
     "community_layouts": ["ortho_4x4", "ortho_4x12"],
diff --git a/keyboards/40percentclub/sixpack/config.h b/keyboards/40percentclub/sixpack/config.h
deleted file mode 100644
index acf61f0017..0000000000
--- a/keyboards/40percentclub/sixpack/config.h
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,22 +0,0 @@
-/*
-Copyright 2020
-
-This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
-it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
-the Free Software Foundation, either version 2 of the License, or
-(at your option) any later version.
-
-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.
-
-You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
-along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
-*/
-
-#pragma once
-
-/* Backlight */
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
diff --git a/keyboards/40percentclub/sixpack/info.json b/keyboards/40percentclub/sixpack/info.json
index 65f16021dd..f0ba7f1aff 100644
--- a/keyboards/40percentclub/sixpack/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/40percentclub/sixpack/info.json
@@ -9,7 +9,9 @@
       "device_version": "10.0.1"
     },
     "backlight": {
-      "pins": ["F4", "F5"]
+      "pins": ["F4", "F5"],
+      "levels": 6,
+      "breathing": true
     },
     "indicators": {
       "caps_lock": "B0",
diff --git a/keyboards/4pplet/eagle_viper_rep/rev_a/config.h b/keyboards/4pplet/eagle_viper_rep/rev_a/config.h
index ac93743ec6..3d480a1e93 100644
--- a/keyboards/4pplet/eagle_viper_rep/rev_a/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/4pplet/eagle_viper_rep/rev_a/config.h
@@ -20,13 +20,9 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { A2, A1, B8, A10, C15, A15, B7, B6, C14, C13}
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-/* In switch leds */
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN           A3
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_DRIVER    PWMD2
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_CHANNEL   4
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE      2
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS        10
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING     TRUE
 
 /* Underglow */
 #define RGB_DI_PIN  A7
diff --git a/keyboards/4pplet/eagle_viper_rep/rev_a/info.json b/keyboards/4pplet/eagle_viper_rep/rev_a/info.json
index b896f02ad9..8748b32480 100644
--- a/keyboards/4pplet/eagle_viper_rep/rev_a/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/4pplet/eagle_viper_rep/rev_a/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0x0007",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "A3",
+        "levels": 10,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "STM32F072",
     "bootloader": "stm32-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/4pplet/eagle_viper_rep/rev_a/rules.mk b/keyboards/4pplet/eagle_viper_rep/rev_a/rules.mk
index 70dd3e445a..8b5bef208b 100644
--- a/keyboards/4pplet/eagle_viper_rep/rev_a/rules.mk
+++ b/keyboards/4pplet/eagle_viper_rep/rev_a/rules.mk
@@ -8,7 +8,6 @@ CONSOLE_ENABLE = yes    # Console for debug
 COMMAND_ENABLE = yes    # Commands for debug and configuration
 NKRO_ENABLE = yes           # Enable N-Key Rollover
 BACKLIGHT_ENABLE = yes
-BACKLIGHT_DRIVER = pwm
 RGBLIGHT_ENABLE = yes
 WS2812_DRIVER = spi
 
diff --git a/keyboards/4pplet/eagle_viper_rep/rev_b/config.h b/keyboards/4pplet/eagle_viper_rep/rev_b/config.h
index 5e1d995a68..eed3b708c4 100644
--- a/keyboards/4pplet/eagle_viper_rep/rev_b/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/4pplet/eagle_viper_rep/rev_b/config.h
@@ -20,13 +20,9 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { A2, A1, B8, A10, C15, A15, B7, B6, C14, C13}
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-/* In switch leds */
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN           A6
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_DRIVER    PWMD3
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_CHANNEL   1
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE      1
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS        6
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
 
 /* Underglow */
 #define RGBLED_NUM 16
diff --git a/keyboards/4pplet/eagle_viper_rep/rev_b/info.json b/keyboards/4pplet/eagle_viper_rep/rev_b/info.json
index e6ac536f43..7ced2cf40c 100644
--- a/keyboards/4pplet/eagle_viper_rep/rev_b/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/4pplet/eagle_viper_rep/rev_b/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0x0010",
         "device_version": "0.0.2"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "A6",
+        "levels": 6,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "B1",
         "num_lock": "B12",
diff --git a/keyboards/8pack/config.h b/keyboards/8pack/config.h
index 5be5e67374..fe5d7a4982 100644
--- a/keyboards/8pack/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/8pack/config.h
@@ -6,8 +6,6 @@
 /* Locking resynchronize hack */
 #define LOCKING_RESYNC_ENABLE
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 8
-
 // ws2812 options
 #define RGB_DI_PIN D2 // pin the DI on the ws2812 is hooked-up to
 #define RGBLED_NUM 8 // number of LEDs
diff --git a/keyboards/8pack/info.json b/keyboards/8pack/info.json
index 2c7a34d487..3e6b556fae 100644
--- a/keyboards/8pack/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/8pack/info.json
@@ -8,7 +8,8 @@
     "pid": "0x2171"
   },
   "backlight": {
-    "pins": ["D1", "D0", "D4", "C6", "D7", "E6", "B4", "B5"]
+    "pins": ["D1", "D0", "D4", "C6", "D7", "E6", "B4", "B5"],
+    "levels": 8
   },
   "processor": "atmega32u4",
   "bootloader": "caterina",
diff --git a/keyboards/abstract/ellipse/rev1/config.h b/keyboards/abstract/ellipse/rev1/config.h
index 61a157c01e..46e0cacce4 100644
--- a/keyboards/abstract/ellipse/rev1/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/abstract/ellipse/rev1/config.h
@@ -34,9 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN C6
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 15
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN E6
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
    #define RGBLED_NUM 3
diff --git a/keyboards/abstract/ellipse/rev1/info.json b/keyboards/abstract/ellipse/rev1/info.json
index 664cae1902..fe1939d2b6 100644
--- a/keyboards/abstract/ellipse/rev1/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/abstract/ellipse/rev1/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x0001",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "C6",
+        "levels": 15
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/acekeyboard/titan60/config.h b/keyboards/acekeyboard/titan60/config.h
index 14a74da619..07378f5e3d 100644
--- a/keyboards/acekeyboard/titan60/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/acekeyboard/titan60/config.h
@@ -37,9 +37,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN D0
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
 #    define RGBLED_NUM 6
diff --git a/keyboards/acekeyboard/titan60/info.json b/keyboards/acekeyboard/titan60/info.json
index 17747b5cb1..00629035c0 100644
--- a/keyboards/acekeyboard/titan60/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/acekeyboard/titan60/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x5449",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+      "pin": "B7",
+      "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/acheron/athena/alpha/config.h b/keyboards/acheron/athena/alpha/config.h
index fd6f74bf35..e99fb83328 100644
--- a/keyboards/acheron/athena/alpha/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/acheron/athena/alpha/config.h
@@ -26,12 +26,9 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
 #define LOCKING_RESYNC_ENABLE
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN           A6
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_DRIVER    PWMD3
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_CHANNEL   1
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE      2
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 20
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
 
 #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 bf335285ae..2ebf2da8de 100644
--- a/keyboards/acheron/athena/alpha/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/acheron/athena/alpha/info.json
@@ -5,7 +5,10 @@
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
     "backlight": {
-        "on_state": 0
+        "pin": "A6",
+        "levels": 20,
+        "on_state": 0,
+        "breathing": true
     },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "A10"
diff --git a/keyboards/acheron/athena/alpha/rules.mk b/keyboards/acheron/athena/alpha/rules.mk
index 962a27694f..3d622c2216 100644
--- a/keyboards/acheron/athena/alpha/rules.mk
+++ b/keyboards/acheron/athena/alpha/rules.mk
@@ -8,7 +8,6 @@ CONSOLE_ENABLE = no        # Console for debug
 COMMAND_ENABLE = no        # Commands for debug and configuration
 NKRO_ENABLE = yes          # Enable N-Key Rollover
 BACKLIGHT_ENABLE = yes     # Enable keyboard backlight functionality
-BACKLIGHT_DRIVER = pwm
 RGBLIGHT_ENABLE = yes      # Enable keyboard RGB underglow
 AUDIO_ENABLE = no          # Audio output
 LTO_ENABLE = yes
diff --git a/keyboards/acheron/athena/beta/config.h b/keyboards/acheron/athena/beta/config.h
index a3a1a3b25c..7fbc624522 100644
--- a/keyboards/acheron/athena/beta/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/acheron/athena/beta/config.h
@@ -26,12 +26,9 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
 #define LOCKING_RESYNC_ENABLE
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN           B0
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_DRIVER    PWMD3
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_CHANNEL   3
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE      2
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 20
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
 
 #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..dd8e766f90 100644
--- a/keyboards/acheron/athena/beta/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/acheron/athena/beta/info.json
@@ -4,6 +4,11 @@
         "pid": "0x6585",
         "device_version": "0.0.2"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B0",
+        "levels": 20,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "C8"
     },
diff --git a/keyboards/acheron/athena/beta/rules.mk b/keyboards/acheron/athena/beta/rules.mk
index 962a27694f..3d622c2216 100644
--- a/keyboards/acheron/athena/beta/rules.mk
+++ b/keyboards/acheron/athena/beta/rules.mk
@@ -8,7 +8,6 @@ CONSOLE_ENABLE = no        # Console for debug
 COMMAND_ENABLE = no        # Commands for debug and configuration
 NKRO_ENABLE = yes          # Enable N-Key Rollover
 BACKLIGHT_ENABLE = yes     # Enable keyboard backlight functionality
-BACKLIGHT_DRIVER = pwm
 RGBLIGHT_ENABLE = yes      # Enable keyboard RGB underglow
 AUDIO_ENABLE = no          # Audio output
 LTO_ENABLE = yes
diff --git a/keyboards/acheron/austin/config.h b/keyboards/acheron/austin/config.h
index 210e4182a5..ce12edfd33 100644
--- a/keyboards/acheron/austin/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/acheron/austin/config.h
@@ -21,12 +21,9 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { C13, A4, A7, B0, B1, B2 }
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN           A6
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_DRIVER    PWMD3
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_CHANNEL   1
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE      1
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
 
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
diff --git a/keyboards/acheron/austin/info.json b/keyboards/acheron/austin/info.json
index 3f76e22f0c..dad488df8f 100755
--- a/keyboards/acheron/austin/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/acheron/austin/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0x4175",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "A6",
+        "levels": 6,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "STM32F072",
     "bootloader": "stm32-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/acheron/elongate/delta/config.h b/keyboards/acheron/elongate/delta/config.h
index 6766f62ef5..0ceba36100 100755
--- a/keyboards/acheron/elongate/delta/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/acheron/elongate/delta/config.h
@@ -23,13 +23,9 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN A6
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_DRIVER PWMD3
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_CHANNEL 1
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE 1
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 20
-#define BACKLIGHT_DEFAULT_LEVEL 10
 
 #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 6a5318b777..f5f87333eb 100644
--- a/keyboards/acheron/elongate/delta/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/acheron/elongate/delta/info.json
@@ -9,6 +9,9 @@
         "device_version": "0.0.2"
     },
     "backlight": {
+        "pin": "A6",
+        "levels": 20,
+        "breathing": true,
         "breathing_period": 3
     },
     "processor": "STM32F072",
diff --git a/keyboards/acheron/shark/alpha/config.h b/keyboards/acheron/shark/alpha/config.h
index cadd2d825d..dba9b3f41d 100644
--- a/keyboards/acheron/shark/alpha/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/acheron/shark/alpha/config.h
@@ -44,7 +44,6 @@ B0, which is unconnected on the PCB
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B0
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_DRIVER PWMD3
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_CHANNEL 3
 
diff --git a/keyboards/acheron/shark/alpha/info.json b/keyboards/acheron/shark/alpha/info.json
index 0db6134e0b..5b235cc387 100644
--- a/keyboards/acheron/shark/alpha/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/acheron/shark/alpha/info.json
@@ -6,6 +6,9 @@
     "pid": "0x5368",
     "device_version": "0.0.1"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "B0"
+  },
   "processor": "STM32F303",
   "bootloader": "stm32-dfu",
   "board": "QMK_PROTON_C",
diff --git a/keyboards/acheron/shark/beta/config.h b/keyboards/acheron/shark/beta/config.h
index 633f76289f..161b9b1558 100644
--- a/keyboards/acheron/shark/beta/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/acheron/shark/beta/config.h
@@ -25,12 +25,9 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
 #define LOCKING_RESYNC_ENABLE
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN           A6
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_DRIVER    PWMD3
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_CHANNEL   1
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE      2
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 20
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
 
 #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..0dcb286e97 100644
--- a/keyboards/acheron/shark/beta/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/acheron/shark/beta/info.json
@@ -4,6 +4,11 @@
         "pid": "0x5369",
         "device_version": "0.0.2"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "A6",
+        "levels": 20,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "STM32F411",
     "bootloader": "stm32-dfu",
     "community_layouts": ["ortho_4x12"],
diff --git a/keyboards/acheron/shark/beta/rules.mk b/keyboards/acheron/shark/beta/rules.mk
index b4a94395c6..fd436cc258 100644
--- a/keyboards/acheron/shark/beta/rules.mk
+++ b/keyboards/acheron/shark/beta/rules.mk
@@ -10,7 +10,6 @@ NKRO_ENABLE = yes           # Enable N-Key rollover
 BACKLIGHT_ENABLE = yes      # Enable keyboard backlight functionality
 RGBLIGHT_ENABLE = yes       # Enable keyboard RGB underglow
 AUDIO_ENABLE = no           # Audio output
-BACKLIGHT_DRIVER = pwm
 LTO_ENABLE = no
 ENCODER_ENABLE = yes
 
diff --git a/keyboards/adelheid/config.h b/keyboards/adelheid/config.h
index fa7e2cbb86..e22e250f85 100644
--- a/keyboards/adelheid/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/adelheid/config.h
@@ -34,8 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN C6
-
 /* 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/adelheid/info.json b/keyboards/adelheid/info.json
index b8684e37ac..19970b27cf 100644
--- a/keyboards/adelheid/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/adelheid/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0xAD78",
         "device_version": "0.0.2"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "C6"
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/aeboards/ext65/rev2/config.h b/keyboards/aeboards/ext65/rev2/config.h
index 364b919179..8f5625e2eb 100644
--- a/keyboards/aeboards/ext65/rev2/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/aeboards/ext65/rev2/config.h
@@ -50,12 +50,8 @@
 #define I2C1_TIMINGR_SCLL   9U
 
 // LED defines
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN           B5
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_DRIVER    PWMD3
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_CHANNEL   2
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE      1
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
 #define SLEEP_LED_GPT_DRIVER GPTD1
diff --git a/keyboards/aeboards/ext65/rev2/info.json b/keyboards/aeboards/ext65/rev2/info.json
index 7fbe7c2847..2939dc89ea 100644
--- a/keyboards/aeboards/ext65/rev2/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/aeboards/ext65/rev2/info.json
@@ -7,6 +7,11 @@
         "pid": "0xA652",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B5",
+        "levels": 6,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "STM32F072",
     "bootloader": "stm32-dfu",
     "diode_direction": "COL2ROW",
diff --git a/keyboards/ai03/equinox/config.h b/keyboards/ai03/equinox/config.h
index f838baddd6..32065a4740 100644
--- a/keyboards/ai03/equinox/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/ai03/equinox/config.h
@@ -34,10 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
-
 /* 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/ai03/equinox/rev0/config.h b/keyboards/ai03/equinox/rev0/config.h
index be599c1225..78c6fb8fcd 100644
--- a/keyboards/ai03/equinox/rev0/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/ai03/equinox/rev0/config.h
@@ -20,8 +20,3 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 // Fix for prototype missing COL0, COL1, using backlight and RGB underglow I/O pins
 #undef MATRIX_COL_PINS
 #define MATRIX_COL_PINS { C4, B7, C6, C7, B6, B5, B4, B3, B2, B1, B0, D6 }
-
-// This directs backlight code to use a disconnected pin, so the firwmare still has
-// backlight code and VIA support even though it doesn't do anything.
-#undef BACKLIGHT_PIN
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN D1
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/keyboards/ai03/equinox/rev0/info.json b/keyboards/ai03/equinox/rev0/info.json
index dd190d18ee..d76623777e 100644
--- a/keyboards/ai03/equinox/rev0/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/ai03/equinox/rev0/info.json
@@ -1,4 +1,9 @@
 {
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "D1",
+        "levels": 5,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u2",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu"
 }
diff --git a/keyboards/ai03/equinox/rev1/info.json b/keyboards/ai03/equinox/rev1/info.json
index dd190d18ee..19cd40d140 100644
--- a/keyboards/ai03/equinox/rev1/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/ai03/equinox/rev1/info.json
@@ -1,4 +1,9 @@
 {
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "levels": 5,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u2",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu"
 }
diff --git a/keyboards/ai03/orbit/config.h b/keyboards/ai03/orbit/config.h
index 8d4a1fdd59..85d4ae5bfe 100644
--- a/keyboards/ai03/orbit/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/ai03/orbit/config.h
@@ -43,8 +43,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
 #define SPLIT_HAND_PIN D5
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-
 /* 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/ai03/orbit/info.json b/keyboards/ai03/orbit/info.json
index c6cd6407c4..840fb1fc20 100644
--- a/keyboards/ai03/orbit/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/ai03/orbit/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x0003",
         "device_version": "0.0.3"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7"
+    },
     "split": {
         "soft_serial_pin": "D0"
     },
diff --git a/keyboards/ai03/polaris/config.h b/keyboards/ai03/polaris/config.h
index 9c360a190f..871f4bc8db 100644
--- a/keyboards/ai03/polaris/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/ai03/polaris/config.h
@@ -34,10 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN D2
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
   #define RGBLED_NUM 14
diff --git a/keyboards/ai03/polaris/info.json b/keyboards/ai03/polaris/info.json
index 64fb65aaee..ae0fcb927d 100644
--- a/keyboards/ai03/polaris/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/ai03/polaris/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0x0002",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "levels": 5,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "community_layouts": ["60_ansi", "60_ansi_split_bs_rshift", "60_tsangan_hhkb"],
diff --git a/keyboards/al1/config.h b/keyboards/al1/config.h
index 9d66d61e08..32c7bcbd2a 100644
--- a/keyboards/al1/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/al1/config.h
@@ -27,9 +27,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define SN74X154_ADDRESS_PINS { D4, D5, D6, D7 }
 #define SN74X154_E1_PIN D3
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
 /* 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/al1/info.json b/keyboards/al1/info.json
index fe23911145..5149373e48 100644
--- a/keyboards/al1/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/al1/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x6050",
         "device_version": "1.0.4"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B6",
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "B7",
         "num_lock": "D0",
diff --git a/keyboards/alf/dc60/config.h b/keyboards/alf/dc60/config.h
index 4ae0863425..e81b6a2010 100644
--- a/keyboards/alf/dc60/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/alf/dc60/config.h
@@ -34,10 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN E6
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHING
diff --git a/keyboards/alf/dc60/info.json b/keyboards/alf/dc60/info.json
index a93d76a38d..faf199d8a0 100644
--- a/keyboards/alf/dc60/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/alf/dc60/info.json
@@ -7,6 +7,11 @@
         "pid": "0x0000",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B6",
+        "levels": 5,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "B7",
         "on_state": 0
diff --git a/keyboards/alf/x11/config.h b/keyboards/alf/x11/config.h
index cbf4338da4..04ebe0c657 100644
--- a/keyboards/alf/x11/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/alf/x11/config.h
@@ -34,9 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN F7
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
   #define RGBLED_NUM 28
diff --git a/keyboards/alf/x11/info.json b/keyboards/alf/x11/info.json
index 5d4fdc69a6..8b3ae6f2ba 100644
--- a/keyboards/alf/x11/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/alf/x11/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
     "pid": "0x0001",
     "device_version": "0.0.1"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "B7",
+    "breathing": true
+  },
   "indicators": {
     "caps_lock": "C6",
     "num_lock": "E6",
diff --git a/keyboards/alf/x2/config.h b/keyboards/alf/x2/config.h
index 00524ace43..374873d5d5 100644
--- a/keyboards/alf/x2/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/alf/x2/config.h
@@ -26,8 +26,6 @@
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION   COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN     B6
-
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
 
diff --git a/keyboards/alf/x2/info.json b/keyboards/alf/x2/info.json
index 30630b3188..5e0b3087a8 100644
--- a/keyboards/alf/x2/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/alf/x2/info.json
@@ -12,6 +12,9 @@
         "caps_lock": "B2",
         "on_state": 0
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B6"
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/amjkeyboard/amj40/config.h b/keyboards/amjkeyboard/amj40/config.h
index 01e94f7651..bdefff8c4f 100755
--- a/keyboards/amjkeyboard/amj40/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/amjkeyboard/amj40/config.h
@@ -23,8 +23,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { F4, F5, F6, F7}
 #define MATRIX_COL_PINS { F1, F0, E6, C7, C6, B0, D4, B1, B7, B5, B4, D7}
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
@@ -33,10 +31,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* Locking resynchronize hack */
 #define LOCKING_RESYNC_ENABLE
 
-/* Backlight configuration
- */
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 4
-
 /* Underlight configuration
  */
 
diff --git a/keyboards/amjkeyboard/amj40/info.json b/keyboards/amjkeyboard/amj40/info.json
index 79848d94dc..fe66c34b86 100644
--- a/keyboards/amjkeyboard/amj40/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/amjkeyboard/amj40/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x6072",
         "device_version": "0.0.2"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B6",
+        "levels": 4
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "B2",
         "on_state": 0
diff --git a/keyboards/amjkeyboard/amj60/config.h b/keyboards/amjkeyboard/amj60/config.h
index 825edef631..0a38f73032 100644
--- a/keyboards/amjkeyboard/amj60/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/amjkeyboard/amj60/config.h
@@ -34,10 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 4
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN E2
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
 #    define RGBLED_NUM 8
diff --git a/keyboards/amjkeyboard/amj60/info.json b/keyboards/amjkeyboard/amj60/info.json
index 750f7bec99..d624894691 100644
--- a/keyboards/amjkeyboard/amj60/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/amjkeyboard/amj60/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0x6066",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B6",
+        "levels": 4,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "B2",
         "on_state": 0
diff --git a/keyboards/amjkeyboard/amj66/config.h b/keyboards/amjkeyboard/amj66/config.h
index 32508821b7..7271119876 100644
--- a/keyboards/amjkeyboard/amj66/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/amjkeyboard/amj66/config.h
@@ -25,9 +25,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN D4
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
 
diff --git a/keyboards/amjkeyboard/amj66/info.json b/keyboards/amjkeyboard/amj66/info.json
index f22677e20a..ed41d4d58c 100644
--- a/keyboards/amjkeyboard/amj66/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/amjkeyboard/amj66/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0xBD66",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "D4",
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "community_layouts": ["66_ansi", "66_iso"],
diff --git a/keyboards/amjkeyboard/amj84/config.h b/keyboards/amjkeyboard/amj84/config.h
index 8e92b9e599..7aef945e5b 100644
--- a/keyboards/amjkeyboard/amj84/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/amjkeyboard/amj84/config.h
@@ -20,9 +20,6 @@
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
 /* 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/amjkeyboard/amj84/info.json b/keyboards/amjkeyboard/amj84/info.json
index 402dac7a42..20f8fd99b1 100644
--- a/keyboards/amjkeyboard/amj84/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/amjkeyboard/amj84/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x6068",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B6",
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/amjkeyboard/amjpad/config.h b/keyboards/amjkeyboard/amjpad/config.h
index 46f38e6dbb..63e6e899fa 100644
--- a/keyboards/amjkeyboard/amjpad/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/amjkeyboard/amjpad/config.h
@@ -23,8 +23,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { F7, F6, F5, F4, D5, D0 }
 #define MATRIX_COL_PINS { F1, F0, E6, C7 }
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
@@ -33,10 +31,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* Locking resynchronize hack */
 #define LOCKING_RESYNC_ENABLE
 
-/* Backlight configuration
- */
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 4
-
 /* Underlight configuration
  */
 
diff --git a/keyboards/amjkeyboard/amjpad/info.json b/keyboards/amjkeyboard/amjpad/info.json
index 60e80d0bdd..7a22d14639 100644
--- a/keyboards/amjkeyboard/amjpad/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/amjkeyboard/amjpad/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
     "pid": "0x6060",
     "device_version": "0.0.3"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "B6",
+    "levels": 4
+  },
   "indicators": {
     "num_lock": "D6",
     "on_state": 0
diff --git a/keyboards/anavi/macropad8/config.h b/keyboards/anavi/macropad8/config.h
index 526f673ab9..fce7328718 100644
--- a/keyboards/anavi/macropad8/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/anavi/macropad8/config.h
@@ -17,8 +17,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
 #pragma once
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN D7
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
 #define RGBLIGHT_SLEEP
 
 
diff --git a/keyboards/anavi/macropad8/info.json b/keyboards/anavi/macropad8/info.json
index b152a7c1f1..b52ca5a176 100644
--- a/keyboards/anavi/macropad8/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/anavi/macropad8/info.json
@@ -4,10 +4,14 @@
   "url": "",
   "maintainer": "leon-anavi",
   "usb": {
-        "vid": "0xCEEB",
-        "pid": "0x0001",
-        "device_version": "0.0.1"
-    },
+      "vid": "0xCEEB",
+      "pid": "0x0001",
+      "device_version": "0.0.1"
+  },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "D7",
+    "breathing": true
+  },
   "processor": "atmega32u4",
   "bootloader": "caterina",
   "matrix_pins": {
diff --git a/keyboards/ares/config.h b/keyboards/ares/config.h
index 608d112e6d..3d384af9ea 100644
--- a/keyboards/ares/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/ares/config.h
@@ -25,8 +25,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN D4
-
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHING
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_RAINBOW_MOOD
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_RAINBOW_SWIRL
diff --git a/keyboards/ares/info.json b/keyboards/ares/info.json
index 0bcbf7a4d4..391c7a8125 100644
--- a/keyboards/ares/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/ares/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x422D",
         "device_version": "2.0.0"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "D4"
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "D1"
     },
diff --git a/keyboards/atomic/config.h b/keyboards/atomic/config.h
index 4efba85159..9c50c21e3f 100644
--- a/keyboards/atomic/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/atomic/config.h
@@ -31,8 +31,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { D0, D5, B5, B6, C6 }
 #define MATRIX_COL_PINS { F1, F0, B0, C7, F4, F5, F6, F7, D4, D6, B4, D7, D3, D2, D1 }
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
diff --git a/keyboards/atomic/info.json b/keyboards/atomic/info.json
index a4c0c18bf2..95f5088995 100644
--- a/keyboards/atomic/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/atomic/info.json
@@ -7,6 +7,9 @@
         "pid": "0x6060",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7"
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layout_aliases": {
diff --git a/keyboards/atxkb/1894/config.h b/keyboards/atxkb/1894/config.h
index b3f56e7c24..e4f44cdfce 100644
--- a/keyboards/atxkb/1894/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/atxkb/1894/config.h
@@ -34,10 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN D2
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
   #define RGBLED_NUM 14
diff --git a/keyboards/atxkb/1894/info.json b/keyboards/atxkb/1894/info.json
index d3966d5185..fef98bcacf 100644
--- a/keyboards/atxkb/1894/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/atxkb/1894/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0x0001",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "levels": 5,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "community_layouts": ["60_ansi", "60_ansi_split_bs_rshift", "60_tsangan_hhkb"],
diff --git a/keyboards/b_sides/rev41lp/config.h b/keyboards/b_sides/rev41lp/config.h
index c843c89eef..0b644bec4a 100644
--- a/keyboards/b_sides/rev41lp/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/b_sides/rev41lp/config.h
@@ -22,6 +22,3 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define MATRIX_COL_PINS { D4, C6, D7, E6, B4, B5 }
 
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
-
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 7
diff --git a/keyboards/b_sides/rev41lp/info.json b/keyboards/b_sides/rev41lp/info.json
index 9b1a1c9e9c..c0a5fd3365 100644
--- a/keyboards/b_sides/rev41lp/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/b_sides/rev41lp/info.json
@@ -9,6 +9,8 @@
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
     "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B6",
+        "levels": 7,
         "max_brightness": 150
     },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
diff --git a/keyboards/baguette/config.h b/keyboards/baguette/config.h
index a0f3eebe0c..c4bc59fe7c 100644
--- a/keyboards/baguette/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/baguette/config.h
@@ -34,10 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
-
 /* 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/baguette/info.json b/keyboards/baguette/info.json
index b89b92aff4..2714366c0e 100644
--- a/keyboards/baguette/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/baguette/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
     "pid": "0x5050",
     "device_version": "0.0.1"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "B7",
+    "levels": 5,
+    "breathing": true
+  },
   "processor": "atmega32u4",
   "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
   "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/bear_face/config.h b/keyboards/bear_face/config.h
index b80baa8040..82349297dd 100644
--- a/keyboards/bear_face/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/bear_face/config.h
@@ -25,8 +25,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN 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/bear_face/info.json b/keyboards/bear_face/info.json
index 39f16ab6c9..f6f666d77f 100644
--- a/keyboards/bear_face/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/bear_face/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "vid": "0xFEED",
         "pid": "0x09F5"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "F7"
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu"
 }
diff --git a/keyboards/bfake/config.h b/keyboards/bfake/config.h
index 264c8a552c..768b1b3551 100644
--- a/keyboards/bfake/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/bfake/config.h
@@ -25,8 +25,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN D4
-
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHING
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_RAINBOW_MOOD
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_RAINBOW_SWIRL
diff --git a/keyboards/bfake/info.json b/keyboards/bfake/info.json
index f390102e21..fe457cb6d1 100644
--- a/keyboards/bfake/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/bfake/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
     "pid": "0x422D",
     "device_version": "2.0.0"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "D4"
+  },
   "indicators": {
     "caps_lock": "D1"
   },
diff --git a/keyboards/bioi/f60/config.h b/keyboards/bioi/f60/config.h
index 3cfee0a389..32e179e918 100644
--- a/keyboards/bioi/f60/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/bioi/f60/config.h
@@ -25,10 +25,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 8
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN B1
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
 #    define RGBLED_NUM 5
diff --git a/keyboards/bioi/f60/info.json b/keyboards/bioi/f60/info.json
index 1e95671f5d..65c59db2b4 100644
--- a/keyboards/bioi/f60/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/bioi/f60/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0x4660",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "levels": 8,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "F0"
     },
diff --git a/keyboards/bioi/g60/config.h b/keyboards/bioi/g60/config.h
index f6bffcf14f..d3172d1812 100644
--- a/keyboards/bioi/g60/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/bioi/g60/config.h
@@ -32,10 +32,6 @@ along with this program. If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { E6, B0, F1, F5, F4 }
 #define MATRIX_COL_PINS { F6, F7, B3, C7, C6, B6, B5, D5, B4, D7, D6, D4, D1, D0 }
 
-/* Backlight Setup */
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 12
-
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
diff --git a/keyboards/bioi/g60/info.json b/keyboards/bioi/g60/info.json
index bdc8e9b596..16b09ca00c 100644
--- a/keyboards/bioi/g60/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/bioi/g60/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x6080",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "levels": 12
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "qmk-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/bioi/g60ble/config.h b/keyboards/bioi/g60ble/config.h
index e642b04c7c..eb20ed7515 100644
--- a/keyboards/bioi/g60ble/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/bioi/g60ble/config.h
@@ -10,11 +10,6 @@
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#ifdef BACKLIGHT_PIN
-#    define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 8
-#endif
-
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
 
diff --git a/keyboards/bioi/g60ble/info.json b/keyboards/bioi/g60ble/info.json
index d8ef72cbb8..cca5ed456f 100644
--- a/keyboards/bioi/g60ble/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/bioi/g60ble/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x6080",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "levels": 8
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "qmk-dfu",
     "community_layouts": ["60_ansi", "60_iso", "60_hhkb", "60_ansi_split_bs_rshift", "60_tsangan_hhkb"],
diff --git a/keyboards/bioi/morgan65/config.h b/keyboards/bioi/morgan65/config.h
index 1fb1d149c0..6d609e0185 100644
--- a/keyboards/bioi/morgan65/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/bioi/morgan65/config.h
@@ -32,10 +32,6 @@ along with this program. If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { E6, C6, F4, B2, D4 }
 #define MATRIX_COL_PINS { F5, F6, F7, C7, B0, B7, B5, D5, B4, D7, D6, D1, D0, B3 }
 
-/* Backlight Setup */
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 12
-
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
diff --git a/keyboards/bioi/morgan65/info.json b/keyboards/bioi/morgan65/info.json
index c71f000e2f..1a822b2113 100644
--- a/keyboards/bioi/morgan65/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/bioi/morgan65/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x6581",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+      "pin": "B6",
+      "levels": 12
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "qmk-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/bioi/s65/config.h b/keyboards/bioi/s65/config.h
index 4a98749258..6556560112 100644
--- a/keyboards/bioi/s65/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/bioi/s65/config.h
@@ -32,11 +32,6 @@ along with this program. If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { D2, D0, D1, F7, D6 }
 #define MATRIX_COL_PINS { F1, B3, F4, F5, F6, E6, C7, B2, B1, C6, B6, B5, B4, D7, D4, D5 }
 
-
-/* Backlight Setup */
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 12
-
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
diff --git a/keyboards/bioi/s65/info.json b/keyboards/bioi/s65/info.json
index 8de355ee4b..b80b37b2ea 100644
--- a/keyboards/bioi/s65/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/bioi/s65/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x5365",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B6",
+        "levels": 12
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "qmk-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/boston/config.h b/keyboards/boston/config.h
index 7b3249e881..6dddf137f7 100644
--- a/keyboards/boston/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/boston/config.h
@@ -22,12 +22,9 @@
     { B5, B6, A7, B0, B1, B2, A4 }
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN A6
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_DRIVER PWMD3
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_CHANNEL 1
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE 1
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
 
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
diff --git a/keyboards/boston/info.json b/keyboards/boston/info.json
index 87980602ba..40cc21008c 100644
--- a/keyboards/boston/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/boston/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0x4176",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "A6",
+        "levels": 6,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "A1",
         "num_lock": "A0",
diff --git a/keyboards/bt66tech/bt66tech60/config.h b/keyboards/bt66tech/bt66tech60/config.h
index 982e69a32b..c5007ffbbb 100644
--- a/keyboards/bt66tech/bt66tech60/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/bt66tech/bt66tech60/config.h
@@ -21,11 +21,8 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { B10, B1, B0, A7, A6 }
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN A8
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_DRIVER PWMD1
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_CHANNEL 1
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
 
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
diff --git a/keyboards/bt66tech/bt66tech60/info.json b/keyboards/bt66tech/bt66tech60/info.json
index d3c6d1c4e9..91b824b6a4 100644
--- a/keyboards/bt66tech/bt66tech60/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/bt66tech/bt66tech60/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0x7070",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "A8",
+        "levels": 6,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "STM32F103",
     "bootloader": "stm32duino",
     "community_layouts": ["60_ansi"],
diff --git a/keyboards/cablecardesigns/cypher/rev6/config.h b/keyboards/cablecardesigns/cypher/rev6/config.h
index 1b8b2d671b..dc8c82f7b0 100644
--- a/keyboards/cablecardesigns/cypher/rev6/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/cablecardesigns/cypher/rev6/config.h
@@ -9,16 +9,11 @@
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL, or CUSTOM_MATRIX */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
-
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
 /* Locking resynchronize hack */
 #define LOCKING_RESYNC_ENABLE
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN D0
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN D5
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
    #define RGBLED_NUM 3
diff --git a/keyboards/cablecardesigns/cypher/rev6/info.json b/keyboards/cablecardesigns/cypher/rev6/info.json
index 6f3d97443f..4fc447236e 100644
--- a/keyboards/cablecardesigns/cypher/rev6/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/cablecardesigns/cypher/rev6/info.json
@@ -6,6 +6,11 @@
       "pid": "0xAA99",
       "device_version": "0.0.2"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+      "pin": "D0",
+      "levels": 5,
+      "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/cannonkeys/an_c/config.h b/keyboards/cannonkeys/an_c/config.h
index de54b4ddeb..a6b9872268 100644
--- a/keyboards/cannonkeys/an_c/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/cannonkeys/an_c/config.h
@@ -21,12 +21,9 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { B1, B0, A7, A5, A4 }
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN           A6
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_DRIVER    PWMD3
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_CHANNEL   1
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE      1
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
 
 /* 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/info.json b/keyboards/cannonkeys/an_c/info.json
index e3c6fb0b6a..0517bb09d3 100644
--- a/keyboards/cannonkeys/an_c/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/cannonkeys/an_c/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0xA00C",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "A6",
+        "levels": 6,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "STM32F072",
     "bootloader": "stm32-dfu",
     "community_layouts": ["60_ansi", "60_tsangan_hhkb"],
diff --git a/keyboards/cannonkeys/chimera65/config.h b/keyboards/cannonkeys/chimera65/config.h
index b3037d9378..26e04106ab 100644
--- a/keyboards/cannonkeys/chimera65/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/cannonkeys/chimera65/config.h
@@ -21,12 +21,9 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { A13, A14, A15, C13, B8 }
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN           A6
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_DRIVER    PWMD3
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_CHANNEL   1
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE      1
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
 
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
diff --git a/keyboards/cannonkeys/chimera65/info.json b/keyboards/cannonkeys/chimera65/info.json
index 5e182b470c..cdd07c3459 100644
--- a/keyboards/cannonkeys/chimera65/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/cannonkeys/chimera65/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0xC024",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "A6",
+        "levels": 6,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "STM32F072",
     "bootloader": "stm32-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/cannonkeys/cloudline/config.h b/keyboards/cannonkeys/cloudline/config.h
index 5442ee192f..d7c7052163 100644
--- a/keyboards/cannonkeys/cloudline/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/cannonkeys/cloudline/config.h
@@ -7,12 +7,9 @@
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { A15, B3, B5, A4, A5, F1 }
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN           A6
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_DRIVER    PWMD3
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_CHANNEL   1
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE      1
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
 
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
diff --git a/keyboards/cannonkeys/cloudline/info.json b/keyboards/cannonkeys/cloudline/info.json
index 86d126255d..d5d8b817ea 100644
--- a/keyboards/cannonkeys/cloudline/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/cannonkeys/cloudline/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0x000A",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "A6",
+        "levels": 6,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "B9",
         "scroll_lock": "F0",
diff --git a/keyboards/cannonkeys/crin/config.h b/keyboards/cannonkeys/crin/config.h
index 5cd5613378..c275e78f23 100644
--- a/keyboards/cannonkeys/crin/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/cannonkeys/crin/config.h
@@ -22,12 +22,9 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN           A6
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_DRIVER    PWMD3
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_CHANNEL   1
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE      1
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
 
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
diff --git a/keyboards/cannonkeys/crin/info.json b/keyboards/cannonkeys/crin/info.json
index 372eab0d48..6c6afa0f89 100644
--- a/keyboards/cannonkeys/crin/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/cannonkeys/crin/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0x0012",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "A6",
+        "levels": 6,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "F1",
         "on_state": 0
diff --git a/keyboards/cannonkeys/db60/config.h b/keyboards/cannonkeys/db60/config.h
index ff2dcf70f2..9e034e7c12 100644
--- a/keyboards/cannonkeys/db60/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/cannonkeys/db60/config.h
@@ -22,12 +22,9 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN           A6
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_DRIVER    PWMD3
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_CHANNEL   1
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE      1
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
 
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
diff --git a/keyboards/cannonkeys/db60/info.json b/keyboards/cannonkeys/db60/info.json
index d6c11eb08b..5f4a94d367 100644
--- a/keyboards/cannonkeys/db60/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/cannonkeys/db60/info.json
@@ -6,6 +6,11 @@
         "vid": "0xCA04",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "A6",
+        "levels": 6,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "STM32F072",
     "bootloader": "stm32-dfu"
 }
diff --git a/keyboards/cannonkeys/devastatingtkl/config.h b/keyboards/cannonkeys/devastatingtkl/config.h
index 2865ecebb9..cd6fa15243 100644
--- a/keyboards/cannonkeys/devastatingtkl/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/cannonkeys/devastatingtkl/config.h
@@ -21,13 +21,9 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { A15, B3, B5, A4, A5, F1 }
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN           A6
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_DRIVER    PWMD3
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_CHANNEL   1
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE      1
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
 
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
diff --git a/keyboards/cannonkeys/devastatingtkl/info.json b/keyboards/cannonkeys/devastatingtkl/info.json
index 6d4172e7b2..557b53817b 100644
--- a/keyboards/cannonkeys/devastatingtkl/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/cannonkeys/devastatingtkl/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0xDE57",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "A6",
+        "levels": 6,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "STM32F072",
     "bootloader": "stm32-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/cannonkeys/instant60/config.h b/keyboards/cannonkeys/instant60/config.h
index 8f72638604..8e7158765d 100644
--- a/keyboards/cannonkeys/instant60/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/cannonkeys/instant60/config.h
@@ -21,12 +21,9 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { B1, B0, A7, A5, A4 }
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN           A6
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_DRIVER    PWMD3
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_CHANNEL   1
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE      1
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
 
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
diff --git a/keyboards/cannonkeys/instant60/info.json b/keyboards/cannonkeys/instant60/info.json
index 2ad358727b..56f5126d0d 100644
--- a/keyboards/cannonkeys/instant60/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/cannonkeys/instant60/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0x1600",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "A6",
+        "levels": 6,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "STM32F072",
     "bootloader": "stm32-dfu",
     "community_layouts": ["60_ansi", "60_tsangan_hhkb"],
diff --git a/keyboards/cannonkeys/instant65/config.h b/keyboards/cannonkeys/instant65/config.h
index efa1e26fbb..5afccde3a7 100644
--- a/keyboards/cannonkeys/instant65/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/cannonkeys/instant65/config.h
@@ -21,12 +21,9 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { A14, A15, A0, B1, B0 }
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN           A6
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_DRIVER    PWMD3
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_CHANNEL   1
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE      1
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
 
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
diff --git a/keyboards/cannonkeys/instant65/info.json b/keyboards/cannonkeys/instant65/info.json
index 27ae86b94c..eedb9bd5c7 100644
--- a/keyboards/cannonkeys/instant65/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/cannonkeys/instant65/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0x1565",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "A6",
+        "levels": 6,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "STM32F072",
     "bootloader": "stm32-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/cannonkeys/iron165/config.h b/keyboards/cannonkeys/iron165/config.h
index 773aa16496..eb7011b349 100644
--- a/keyboards/cannonkeys/iron165/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/cannonkeys/iron165/config.h
@@ -21,12 +21,9 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { B12, B13, B14, B15, A1 }
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN           A6
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_DRIVER    PWMD3
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_CHANNEL   1
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE      1
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
 
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
diff --git a/keyboards/cannonkeys/iron165/info.json b/keyboards/cannonkeys/iron165/info.json
index bd552f0938..b0ad19785c 100644
--- a/keyboards/cannonkeys/iron165/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/cannonkeys/iron165/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0x5165",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "A6",
+        "levels": 6,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "STM32F072",
     "bootloader": "stm32-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/cannonkeys/malicious_ergo/config.h b/keyboards/cannonkeys/malicious_ergo/config.h
index a3ab4d6e0d..57fa0cf7c3 100644
--- a/keyboards/cannonkeys/malicious_ergo/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/cannonkeys/malicious_ergo/config.h
@@ -23,12 +23,9 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { B2, B10, B11, A2, A0 }
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN           A6
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_DRIVER    PWMD3
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_CHANNEL   1
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE      1
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
 
 /* 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/info.json b/keyboards/cannonkeys/malicious_ergo/info.json
index d9979a3462..9058e07878 100644
--- a/keyboards/cannonkeys/malicious_ergo/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/cannonkeys/malicious_ergo/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0x0009",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "A6",
+        "levels": 6,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "A8",
         "num_lock": "A9",
diff --git a/keyboards/cannonkeys/obliterated75/config.h b/keyboards/cannonkeys/obliterated75/config.h
index d590606d28..6d2ab14c6b 100644
--- a/keyboards/cannonkeys/obliterated75/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/cannonkeys/obliterated75/config.h
@@ -21,12 +21,9 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { A13, B12, B11, B14, A8, A1 }
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN           A6
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_DRIVER    PWMD3
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_CHANNEL   1
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE      1
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
 
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
diff --git a/keyboards/cannonkeys/obliterated75/info.json b/keyboards/cannonkeys/obliterated75/info.json
index b4be81c835..30ea22bd74 100644
--- a/keyboards/cannonkeys/obliterated75/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/cannonkeys/obliterated75/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0x0B75",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "A6",
+        "levels": 6,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "STM32F072",
     "bootloader": "stm32-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/cannonkeys/onyx/config.h b/keyboards/cannonkeys/onyx/config.h
index 4ff492449b..3c95a53960 100644
--- a/keyboards/cannonkeys/onyx/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/cannonkeys/onyx/config.h
@@ -21,13 +21,9 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { B11, B10, B2, F0, B5 }
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN           A6
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_DRIVER    PWMD3
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_CHANNEL   1
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE      1
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
 
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
diff --git a/keyboards/cannonkeys/onyx/info.json b/keyboards/cannonkeys/onyx/info.json
index c2708cc4eb..a4e1a69c9c 100644
--- a/keyboards/cannonkeys/onyx/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/cannonkeys/onyx/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0x0003",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "A6",
+        "levels": 6,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "STM32F072",
     "bootloader": "stm32-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/cannonkeys/ortho48/config.h b/keyboards/cannonkeys/ortho48/config.h
index 87000ef0b9..5c864541c7 100644
--- a/keyboards/cannonkeys/ortho48/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/cannonkeys/ortho48/config.h
@@ -21,11 +21,8 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { B12, C13, A2, A1 }
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN A8
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_DRIVER PWMD1
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_CHANNEL 1
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
 
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
diff --git a/keyboards/cannonkeys/ortho48/info.json b/keyboards/cannonkeys/ortho48/info.json
index 0e022d240c..ba7f1dbdd4 100644
--- a/keyboards/cannonkeys/ortho48/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/cannonkeys/ortho48/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
     "pid": "0x4F48",
     "device_version": "0.0.1"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "A8",
+    "levels": 6,
+    "breathing": true
+  },
   "processor": "STM32F103",
   "bootloader": "stm32duino",
   "community_layouts": ["ortho_4x12"],
diff --git a/keyboards/cannonkeys/ortho60/config.h b/keyboards/cannonkeys/ortho60/config.h
index 0e86aa6851..f9c6596a9f 100644
--- a/keyboards/cannonkeys/ortho60/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/cannonkeys/ortho60/config.h
@@ -21,11 +21,8 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { B3, B4, B5, B6, B7 }
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN A8
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_DRIVER PWMD1
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_CHANNEL 1
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
 
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
diff --git a/keyboards/cannonkeys/ortho60/info.json b/keyboards/cannonkeys/ortho60/info.json
index 7db3ee9f04..8426955dae 100644
--- a/keyboards/cannonkeys/ortho60/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/cannonkeys/ortho60/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
     "pid": "0x4F60",
     "device_version": "0.0.1"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "A8",
+    "levels": 6,
+    "breathing": true
+  },
   "processor": "STM32F103",
   "bootloader": "stm32duino",
   "community_layouts": ["ortho_5x12"],
diff --git a/keyboards/cannonkeys/ortho75/config.h b/keyboards/cannonkeys/ortho75/config.h
index a69a445b15..021c4f38b6 100644
--- a/keyboards/cannonkeys/ortho75/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/cannonkeys/ortho75/config.h
@@ -21,11 +21,8 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { B12, C13, A2, A1, A3 }
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN A8
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_DRIVER PWMD1
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_CHANNEL 1
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
 
 #define ENCODERS_PAD_A { B9 }
 #define ENCODERS_PAD_B { B8 }
diff --git a/keyboards/cannonkeys/ortho75/info.json b/keyboards/cannonkeys/ortho75/info.json
index c529181e4f..31465c47c0 100644
--- a/keyboards/cannonkeys/ortho75/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/cannonkeys/ortho75/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
     "pid": "0x6464",
     "device_version": "0.0.1"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "A8",
+    "levels": 6,
+    "breathing": true
+  },
   "processor": "STM32F103",
   "bootloader": "stm32duino",
   "community_layouts": ["ortho_5x15"],
diff --git a/keyboards/cannonkeys/practice60/config.h b/keyboards/cannonkeys/practice60/config.h
index fb301ef701..287b1484e9 100644
--- a/keyboards/cannonkeys/practice60/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/cannonkeys/practice60/config.h
@@ -21,11 +21,8 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { B3, B4, B5, B6, B7 }
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN A8
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_DRIVER PWMD1
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_CHANNEL 1
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
 
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
diff --git a/keyboards/cannonkeys/practice60/info.json b/keyboards/cannonkeys/practice60/info.json
index 16ec3a2a91..a25485038b 100644
--- a/keyboards/cannonkeys/practice60/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/cannonkeys/practice60/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
     "pid": "0x6060",
     "device_version": "0.0.1"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "A8",
+    "levels": 6,
+    "breathing": true
+  },
   "processor": "STM32F103",
   "bootloader": "stm32duino",
   "community_layouts": ["60_ansi"],
diff --git a/keyboards/cannonkeys/practice65/config.h b/keyboards/cannonkeys/practice65/config.h
index b38638add4..ac3f193da9 100644
--- a/keyboards/cannonkeys/practice65/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/cannonkeys/practice65/config.h
@@ -21,11 +21,8 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { B4, B11, B1, B7, B6 }
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN A8
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_DRIVER PWMD1
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_CHANNEL 1
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
 
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
diff --git a/keyboards/cannonkeys/practice65/info.json b/keyboards/cannonkeys/practice65/info.json
index de009fc870..17e548a825 100644
--- a/keyboards/cannonkeys/practice65/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/cannonkeys/practice65/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0x6565",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "A8",
+        "levels": 6,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "STM32F103",
     "bootloader": "stm32duino",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/cannonkeys/rekt1800/config.h b/keyboards/cannonkeys/rekt1800/config.h
index 7c0745ceb8..37d156feb9 100644
--- a/keyboards/cannonkeys/rekt1800/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/cannonkeys/rekt1800/config.h
@@ -21,12 +21,9 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { C13, C14, A0, A1, A2, B11 }
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN           A6
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_DRIVER    PWMD3
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_CHANNEL   1
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE      1
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
 
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
diff --git a/keyboards/cannonkeys/rekt1800/info.json b/keyboards/cannonkeys/rekt1800/info.json
index 2a98bb85e7..e68f214427 100644
--- a/keyboards/cannonkeys/rekt1800/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/cannonkeys/rekt1800/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0x2377",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "A6",
+        "levels": 6,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "STM32F072",
     "bootloader": "stm32-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/cannonkeys/sagittarius/config.h b/keyboards/cannonkeys/sagittarius/config.h
index 9aed1f45bd..5edf9fdeb9 100644
--- a/keyboards/cannonkeys/sagittarius/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/cannonkeys/sagittarius/config.h
@@ -21,12 +21,9 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { B10, B14, A8, A9, A10, C13, C14, C15, F0, F1 }
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN           A6
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_DRIVER    PWMD3
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_CHANNEL   1
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE      1
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
 
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
diff --git a/keyboards/cannonkeys/sagittarius/info.json b/keyboards/cannonkeys/sagittarius/info.json
index 76b52ab4bd..2b25ee6b98 100644
--- a/keyboards/cannonkeys/sagittarius/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/cannonkeys/sagittarius/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0x0001",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "A6",
+        "levels": 6,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "B3",
         "num_lock": "B4",
diff --git a/keyboards/cannonkeys/satisfaction75/config.h b/keyboards/cannonkeys/satisfaction75/config.h
index 55dd8386dc..c2c20e1771 100644
--- a/keyboards/cannonkeys/satisfaction75/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/cannonkeys/satisfaction75/config.h
@@ -32,10 +32,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
 #define ENCODER_RESOLUTION 2
 
-//LEDS A6, RGB B15
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 24
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
 // I2C config
 #define I2C_DRIVER I2CD1
 #define I2C1_SCL_PIN B6
diff --git a/keyboards/cannonkeys/satisfaction75/info.json b/keyboards/cannonkeys/satisfaction75/info.json
index 44c96b3f3e..dd157defba 100644
--- a/keyboards/cannonkeys/satisfaction75/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/cannonkeys/satisfaction75/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x57F5",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "levels": 24,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "STM32F072",
     "bootloader": "stm32-dfu"
 }
diff --git a/keyboards/cannonkeys/savage65/config.h b/keyboards/cannonkeys/savage65/config.h
index 416929afc7..79414a9a78 100644
--- a/keyboards/cannonkeys/savage65/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/cannonkeys/savage65/config.h
@@ -21,12 +21,9 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { B12, B11, B14, A8, A1 }
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN           A6
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_DRIVER    PWMD3
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_CHANNEL   1
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE      1
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
 
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
diff --git a/keyboards/cannonkeys/savage65/info.json b/keyboards/cannonkeys/savage65/info.json
index 5d7630c0af..1aa34de891 100644
--- a/keyboards/cannonkeys/savage65/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/cannonkeys/savage65/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0x5A65",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "A6",
+        "levels": 6,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "STM32F072",
     "bootloader": "stm32-dfu",
     "community_layouts": ["65_ansi_blocker", "65_ansi_blocker_split_bs", "65_ansi_blocker_tsangan", "65_iso_blocker"],
diff --git a/keyboards/cannonkeys/tmov2/config.h b/keyboards/cannonkeys/tmov2/config.h
index 9cdd3834fc..8722ba8d54 100644
--- a/keyboards/cannonkeys/tmov2/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/cannonkeys/tmov2/config.h
@@ -21,12 +21,9 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { A10, A9, A8, B12 }
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN           A6
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_DRIVER    PWMD3
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_CHANNEL   1
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE      1
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
 
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
diff --git a/keyboards/cannonkeys/tmov2/info.json b/keyboards/cannonkeys/tmov2/info.json
index d2309f2681..bdb6cd7453 100644
--- a/keyboards/cannonkeys/tmov2/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/cannonkeys/tmov2/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0x70F2",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "A6",
+        "levels": 6,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "STM32F072",
     "bootloader": "stm32-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/cannonkeys/tsukuyomi/config.h b/keyboards/cannonkeys/tsukuyomi/config.h
index 2c07e1d504..8987acd837 100644
--- a/keyboards/cannonkeys/tsukuyomi/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/cannonkeys/tsukuyomi/config.h
@@ -21,12 +21,9 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { B12, B11, B14, A8, A1 }
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN           A6
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_DRIVER    PWMD3
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_CHANNEL   1
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE      1
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
 
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
diff --git a/keyboards/cannonkeys/tsukuyomi/info.json b/keyboards/cannonkeys/tsukuyomi/info.json
index d1a7f4d6ba..fb5b22e5b7 100644
--- a/keyboards/cannonkeys/tsukuyomi/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/cannonkeys/tsukuyomi/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0x0002",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "A6",
+        "levels": 6,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "STM32F072",
     "bootloader": "stm32-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/cannonkeys/vicious40/config.h b/keyboards/cannonkeys/vicious40/config.h
index 87a002728e..d989d427ff 100644
--- a/keyboards/cannonkeys/vicious40/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/cannonkeys/vicious40/config.h
@@ -21,12 +21,9 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { A15, B3, B4, B5 }
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN           A6
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_DRIVER    PWMD3
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_CHANNEL   1
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE      1
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
 
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
diff --git a/keyboards/cannonkeys/vicious40/info.json b/keyboards/cannonkeys/vicious40/info.json
index 32dc1fff4a..384343b8e9 100644
--- a/keyboards/cannonkeys/vicious40/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/cannonkeys/vicious40/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0x0004",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "A6",
+        "levels": 6,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "STM32F072",
     "bootloader": "stm32-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/capsunlocked/cu24/config.h b/keyboards/capsunlocked/cu24/config.h
index 7576a85d51..65f64c2f09 100644
--- a/keyboards/capsunlocked/cu24/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/capsunlocked/cu24/config.h
@@ -33,11 +33,6 @@
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION ROW2COL
 
-/* Backlight */
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B5
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
-
 /* RGB Glow */
 #define RGB_DI_PIN F4     // The pin the LED strip is connected to
 #define RGBLED_NUM 5     // Number of LEDs in your strip
diff --git a/keyboards/capsunlocked/cu24/info.json b/keyboards/capsunlocked/cu24/info.json
index 03e87e6da6..ea361a2bf4 100644
--- a/keyboards/capsunlocked/cu24/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/capsunlocked/cu24/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0x0000",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B5",
+        "levels": 5,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/capsunlocked/cu75/config.h b/keyboards/capsunlocked/cu75/config.h
index f8cf3f0ffa..52dff09103 100644
--- a/keyboards/capsunlocked/cu75/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/capsunlocked/cu75/config.h
@@ -39,7 +39,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define RGBLIGHT_SAT_STEP 17
 #define RGBLIGHT_VAL_STEP 17
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 8
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_MAP {8, 16, 40, 55, 70, 128, 200, 255}
 
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
diff --git a/keyboards/capsunlocked/cu75/info.json b/keyboards/capsunlocked/cu75/info.json
index c6a6fe8be8..7f4eb623ac 100644
--- a/keyboards/capsunlocked/cu75/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/capsunlocked/cu75/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
     "pid": "0x6062",
     "device_version": "0.0.1"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "driver": "custom",
+    "levels": 8
+  },
   "processor": "atmega32u4",
   "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
   "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/capsunlocked/cu75/rules.mk b/keyboards/capsunlocked/cu75/rules.mk
index e48941c949..cf757fc166 100644
--- a/keyboards/capsunlocked/cu75/rules.mk
+++ b/keyboards/capsunlocked/cu75/rules.mk
@@ -1,8 +1,3 @@
-# Build Options
-#   change yes to no to disable
-#
-BACKLIGHT_DRIVER = custom
-
 # TODO: These boards need to be converted to RGB Matrix
 VPATH += keyboards/lfkeyboards
 SRC = TWIlib.c issi.c lighting.c
diff --git a/keyboards/cest73/tkm/config.h b/keyboards/cest73/tkm/config.h
index 5deae07fc6..062d3434eb 100644
--- a/keyboards/cest73/tkm/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/cest73/tkm/config.h
@@ -25,9 +25,6 @@
 
 //NOTE: if D6 pin shows any issues in exploatation the LED on the Teensy is to be removed
 
-//TODO change the E6 pin to either B5, B6, B7 or C6 to utilize hardware PWM on a future PCB revision
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN E6
-
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
diff --git a/keyboards/cest73/tkm/info.json b/keyboards/cest73/tkm/info.json
index 671cc27d52..6054f24467 100644
--- a/keyboards/cest73/tkm/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/cest73/tkm/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0xAA55",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "E6"
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "F5",
         "num_lock": "F6",
diff --git a/keyboards/checkerboards/nop60/config.h b/keyboards/checkerboards/nop60/config.h
index 23ef41da4c..adf72e2f65 100644
--- a/keyboards/checkerboards/nop60/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/checkerboards/nop60/config.h
@@ -25,11 +25,7 @@ Copyright 2021 Nathan Spears
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-/* Switch LED Backlighting */
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN           D1
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_DRIVER    PWMD3
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
 
 // ws2812 options
 #define RGB_DI_PIN D2 // pin the DI on the ws2812 is hooked-up to
diff --git a/keyboards/checkerboards/nop60/info.json b/keyboards/checkerboards/nop60/info.json
index 4ed4b82cb5..96467b7702 100644
--- a/keyboards/checkerboards/nop60/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/checkerboards/nop60/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0x1416",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "D1",
+        "levels": 6,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layout_aliases": {
diff --git a/keyboards/checkerboards/quark_plus/config.h b/keyboards/checkerboards/quark_plus/config.h
index 004fc8a177..b44a42406b 100644
--- a/keyboards/checkerboards/quark_plus/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/checkerboards/quark_plus/config.h
@@ -30,11 +30,6 @@
 /* Locking resynchronize hack */
 #define LOCKING_RESYNC_ENABLE
 
-/* Switch LED Backlighting */
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN C4
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
 // ws2812 options
 #define RGB_DI_PIN C5 // pin the DI on the ws2812 is hooked-up to
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHING
diff --git a/keyboards/checkerboards/quark_plus/info.json b/keyboards/checkerboards/quark_plus/info.json
index 6685b84224..6c40827e74 100644
--- a/keyboards/checkerboards/quark_plus/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/checkerboards/quark_plus/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0x5344",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+      "pin": "C4",
+      "levels": 6,
+      "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u2",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/checkerboards/quark_plus/rules.mk b/keyboards/checkerboards/quark_plus/rules.mk
index 10772de547..c10c82105d 100644
--- a/keyboards/checkerboards/quark_plus/rules.mk
+++ b/keyboards/checkerboards/quark_plus/rules.mk
@@ -8,7 +8,6 @@ CONSOLE_ENABLE = no         # Console for debug
 COMMAND_ENABLE = no         # Commands for debug and configuration
 NKRO_ENABLE = no            # Enable N-Key Rollover
 BACKLIGHT_ENABLE = yes      # Enable keyboard backlight functionality
-BACKLIGHT_DRIVER = pwm      # Valid driver values are pwm, software, custom or no
 RGBLIGHT_ENABLE = yes       # Enable keyboard RGB underglow
 AUDIO_ENABLE = no           # Audio output
 ENCODER_ENABLE = yes          # Enable rotary encoder
diff --git a/keyboards/checkerboards/snop60/config.h b/keyboards/checkerboards/snop60/config.h
index d9b5194a0b..92f1cd72e8 100644
--- a/keyboards/checkerboards/snop60/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/checkerboards/snop60/config.h
@@ -25,11 +25,6 @@ Copyright 2022 Nathan Spears
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-/* Switch LED Backlighting */
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN           D1
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
 // ws2812 options
 #define RGB_DI_PIN B1 // pin the DI on the ws2812 is hooked-up to
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHING
diff --git a/keyboards/checkerboards/snop60/info.json b/keyboards/checkerboards/snop60/info.json
index 8866a2728e..b3e9645465 100644
--- a/keyboards/checkerboards/snop60/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/checkerboards/snop60/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0x2416",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "D1",
+        "levels": 6,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layout_aliases": {
diff --git a/keyboards/checkerboards/snop60/rules.mk b/keyboards/checkerboards/snop60/rules.mk
index 851dd43d3b..d24c9861b4 100644
--- a/keyboards/checkerboards/snop60/rules.mk
+++ b/keyboards/checkerboards/snop60/rules.mk
@@ -8,7 +8,6 @@ CONSOLE_ENABLE = no         # Console for debug
 COMMAND_ENABLE = yes        # Commands for debug and configuration
 NKRO_ENABLE = yes           # Enable N-Key Rollover
 BACKLIGHT_ENABLE = yes      # Enable keyboard backlight functionality
-BACKLIGHT_DRIVER = pwm      # Valid driver values are pwm, software, custom or no
 RGBLIGHT_ENABLE = yes       # Enable keyboard RGB underglow
 AUDIO_ENABLE = no           # Audio output
 ENCODER_ENBALE = yes        # Enable Rotary Encoders
diff --git a/keyboards/cherrybstudio/cb87/config.h b/keyboards/cherrybstudio/cb87/config.h
index e587304caf..f78600ed04 100644
--- a/keyboards/cherrybstudio/cb87/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/cherrybstudio/cb87/config.h
@@ -30,7 +30,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
 
 #define RGB_DI_PIN E6
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
diff --git a/keyboards/cherrybstudio/cb87/info.json b/keyboards/cherrybstudio/cb87/info.json
index 3af7eff96d..09a4fe132a 100644
--- a/keyboards/cherrybstudio/cb87/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/cherrybstudio/cb87/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x8787",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B6"
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "F0",
         "scroll_lock": "F4",
diff --git a/keyboards/cherrybstudio/cb87v2/config.h b/keyboards/cherrybstudio/cb87v2/config.h
index a221188ccb..55b8bc4bee 100644
--- a/keyboards/cherrybstudio/cb87v2/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/cherrybstudio/cb87v2/config.h
@@ -31,8 +31,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN E6
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHING
diff --git a/keyboards/cherrybstudio/cb87v2/info.json b/keyboards/cherrybstudio/cb87v2/info.json
index 3cb29e13d0..45aea95248 100644
--- a/keyboards/cherrybstudio/cb87v2/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/cherrybstudio/cb87v2/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x8788",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B6"
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "F0",
         "scroll_lock": "F4",
diff --git a/keyboards/ck60i/config.h b/keyboards/ck60i/config.h
index f298022e35..b847eb42d7 100644
--- a/keyboards/ck60i/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/ck60i/config.h
@@ -21,12 +21,9 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { B9 , C13, A3 , B14, A8}
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN           A6
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_DRIVER    PWMD3
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_CHANNEL   1
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE      1
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
 
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
diff --git a/keyboards/ck60i/info.json b/keyboards/ck60i/info.json
index 87b22f29eb..5ebf94953e 100644
--- a/keyboards/ck60i/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/ck60i/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0x6049",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "A6",
+        "levels": 6,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "STM32F072",
     "bootloader": "stm32-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/ck60i/rules.mk b/keyboards/ck60i/rules.mk
index 2e8924f3c3..e505cf44b4 100644
--- a/keyboards/ck60i/rules.mk
+++ b/keyboards/ck60i/rules.mk
@@ -9,7 +9,6 @@ COMMAND_ENABLE = yes        # Commands for debug and configuration
 NKRO_ENABLE = yes           # Enable N-Key Rollover
 BACKLIGHT_ENABLE = no       # Enable keyboard backlight functionality 
 RGBLIGHT_ENABLE = yes        # Enable keyboard RGB underglow
-BACKLIGHT_DRIVER = pwm
 ENCODER_ENABLE = yes
 
 # Enter lower-power sleep mode when on the ChibiOS idle thread
diff --git a/keyboards/ckeys/obelus/config.h b/keyboards/ckeys/obelus/config.h
index b031888d4a..1bc6def7fd 100644
--- a/keyboards/ckeys/obelus/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/ckeys/obelus/config.h
@@ -34,8 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-
 /* 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/ckeys/obelus/info.json b/keyboards/ckeys/obelus/info.json
index 36d31c14bd..9697e3a9dd 100644
--- a/keyboards/ckeys/obelus/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/ckeys/obelus/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
     "pid": "0x6060",
     "device_version": "0.0.1"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "B7"
+  },
   "processor": "atmega32u4",
   "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
   "community_layouts": ["ortho_4x4"],
diff --git a/keyboards/ckeys/washington/config.h b/keyboards/ckeys/washington/config.h
index 0ee05a5dbf..0461020f09 100644
--- a/keyboards/ckeys/washington/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/ckeys/washington/config.h
@@ -35,9 +35,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define ENCODERS_PAD_A { D4 }
 #define ENCODERS_PAD_B { C6 }
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
 /* 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/ckeys/washington/info.json b/keyboards/ckeys/washington/info.json
index 6c364dff1c..59e427a0b0 100644
--- a/keyboards/ckeys/washington/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/ckeys/washington/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x002A",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B6",
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/clueboard/17/info.json b/keyboards/clueboard/17/info.json
index 33b888b059..a8e933d028 100644
--- a/keyboards/clueboard/17/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/clueboard/17/info.json
@@ -46,6 +46,9 @@
     "pid": "0x2312",
     "vid": "0xC1ED"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "driver": "custom"
+  },
   "layout_aliases": {
     "LAYOUT": "LAYOUT_numpad_5x4"
   },
diff --git a/keyboards/clueboard/17/rules.mk b/keyboards/clueboard/17/rules.mk
index d2e52d56b5..e69de29bb2 100644
--- a/keyboards/clueboard/17/rules.mk
+++ b/keyboards/clueboard/17/rules.mk
@@ -1,2 +0,0 @@
-# Build Options
-BACKLIGHT_DRIVER = custom
diff --git a/keyboards/clueboard/60/config.h b/keyboards/clueboard/60/config.h
deleted file mode 100644
index c675044b37..0000000000
--- a/keyboards/clueboard/60/config.h
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,23 +0,0 @@
-/*
- * Copyright 2017 skully <skullydazed@gmail.com>
- *
- * This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
- * it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
- * the Free Software Foundation, either version 2 of the License, or
- * (at your option) any later version.
- *
- * 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.
- *
- * You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
- * along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
- */
-
-#pragma once
-
-
-/* Backlight configuration
- */
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 1
diff --git a/keyboards/clueboard/60/info.json b/keyboards/clueboard/60/info.json
index 16f94644c9..d89253fa3e 100644
--- a/keyboards/clueboard/60/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/clueboard/60/info.json
@@ -29,6 +29,9 @@
     "pid": "0x2350",
     "vid": "0xC1ED"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "levels": 1
+  },
   "community_layouts": ["60_ansi", "60_ansi_split_bs_rshift", "60_iso"],
   "layout_aliases": {
     "LAYOUT": "LAYOUT_all"
diff --git a/keyboards/clueboard/66/rev2/config.h b/keyboards/clueboard/66/rev2/config.h
index 192275f9f3..88d5112c8c 100644
--- a/keyboards/clueboard/66/rev2/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/clueboard/66/rev2/config.h
@@ -1,10 +1,5 @@
 #pragma once
 
-
-/* Backlight configuration
- */
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 1
-
 /* Underlight configuration
  */
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHE_CENTER 1
diff --git a/keyboards/clueboard/66/rev2/info.json b/keyboards/clueboard/66/rev2/info.json
index 2a9948f5b4..5945c2c833 100644
--- a/keyboards/clueboard/66/rev2/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/clueboard/66/rev2/info.json
@@ -50,6 +50,10 @@
     "pid": "0x2320",
     "vid": "0xC1ED"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "driver": "custom",
+    "levels": 1
+  },
   "community_layouts": ["66_ansi", "66_iso"],
   "layout_aliases": {
     "LAYOUT": "LAYOUT_all"
diff --git a/keyboards/clueboard/66/rev2/rules.mk b/keyboards/clueboard/66/rev2/rules.mk
index d2e52d56b5..e69de29bb2 100644
--- a/keyboards/clueboard/66/rev2/rules.mk
+++ b/keyboards/clueboard/66/rev2/rules.mk
@@ -1,2 +0,0 @@
-# Build Options
-BACKLIGHT_DRIVER = custom
diff --git a/keyboards/clueboard/66/rev3/config.h b/keyboards/clueboard/66/rev3/config.h
index f84eb9da3e..eb584f096f 100644
--- a/keyboards/clueboard/66/rev3/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/clueboard/66/rev3/config.h
@@ -1,10 +1,5 @@
 #pragma once
 
-
-/* Backlight configuration
- */
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 1
-
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHE_CENTER 1
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHE_MAX 200
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_CHRISTMAS_INTERVAL 666*2
diff --git a/keyboards/clueboard/66/rev3/info.json b/keyboards/clueboard/66/rev3/info.json
index 7e99d16fcb..4c0569622c 100644
--- a/keyboards/clueboard/66/rev3/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/clueboard/66/rev3/info.json
@@ -50,6 +50,10 @@
     "pid": "0x2370",
     "vid": "0xC1ED"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "driver": "custom",
+    "levels": 1
+  },
   "community_layouts": ["66_ansi", "66_iso"],
   "layout_aliases": {
     "LAYOUT": "LAYOUT_all"
diff --git a/keyboards/clueboard/66/rev3/rules.mk b/keyboards/clueboard/66/rev3/rules.mk
index 924437d89b..e69de29bb2 100644
--- a/keyboards/clueboard/66/rev3/rules.mk
+++ b/keyboards/clueboard/66/rev3/rules.mk
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-BACKLIGHT_DRIVER = custom
diff --git a/keyboards/clueboard/66_hotswap/prototype/config.h b/keyboards/clueboard/66_hotswap/prototype/config.h
index 84869fb48b..651037af12 100644
--- a/keyboards/clueboard/66_hotswap/prototype/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/clueboard/66_hotswap/prototype/config.h
@@ -10,10 +10,6 @@
  */
 #define NO_ACTION_TAPPING
 
-/* Backlight configuration
- */
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 1
-
 /* Underlight configuration
  */
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHE_CENTER 1
diff --git a/keyboards/clueboard/66_hotswap/prototype/info.json b/keyboards/clueboard/66_hotswap/prototype/info.json
index c1b14be644..522eda3fba 100644
--- a/keyboards/clueboard/66_hotswap/prototype/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/clueboard/66_hotswap/prototype/info.json
@@ -50,6 +50,10 @@
     "pid": "0x2390",
     "vid": "0xC1ED"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "driver": "custom",
+    "levels": 1
+  },
   "community_layouts": ["66_ansi"],
   "layout_aliases": {
     "LAYOUT": "LAYOUT_all"
diff --git a/keyboards/clueboard/66_hotswap/prototype/rules.mk b/keyboards/clueboard/66_hotswap/prototype/rules.mk
index 8193682fd3..4da205a168 100644
--- a/keyboards/clueboard/66_hotswap/prototype/rules.mk
+++ b/keyboards/clueboard/66_hotswap/prototype/rules.mk
@@ -1,3 +1 @@
-BACKLIGHT_DRIVER = custom
-
 LTO_ENABLE = yes
diff --git a/keyboards/clueboard/card/config.h b/keyboards/clueboard/card/config.h
index 6eba3c1061..6bf5d24045 100644
--- a/keyboards/clueboard/card/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/clueboard/card/config.h
@@ -17,8 +17,5 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
 #pragma once
 
-
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
-
 // Enable audio
 #define AUDIO_PIN C6
diff --git a/keyboards/clueboard/card/info.json b/keyboards/clueboard/card/info.json
index 739d253971..4564768c19 100644
--- a/keyboards/clueboard/card/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/clueboard/card/info.json
@@ -37,6 +37,10 @@
     "pid": "0x2330",
     "vid": "0xC1ED"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "driver": "custom",
+    "levels": 6
+  },
   "layout_aliases": {
     "LAYOUT": "LAYOUT_all"
   },
diff --git a/keyboards/clueboard/card/rules.mk b/keyboards/clueboard/card/rules.mk
index d2e52d56b5..e69de29bb2 100644
--- a/keyboards/clueboard/card/rules.mk
+++ b/keyboards/clueboard/card/rules.mk
@@ -1,2 +0,0 @@
-# Build Options
-BACKLIGHT_DRIVER = custom
diff --git a/keyboards/coarse/cordillera/config.h b/keyboards/coarse/cordillera/config.h
index ff96ef5a2a..e251f6f90d 100644
--- a/keyboards/coarse/cordillera/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/coarse/cordillera/config.h
@@ -21,12 +21,9 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define MATRIX_COL_PINS { B15, B14, B13, B12, B11, B10, B2, B1, B8, B7, B6, B5, B4, B3, A15, A14 }
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN           A8
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_DRIVER    PWMD1
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_CHANNEL   1
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE      1
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
 
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
diff --git a/keyboards/coarse/cordillera/info.json b/keyboards/coarse/cordillera/info.json
index 3d968ab84d..9d84f0dee3 100644
--- a/keyboards/coarse/cordillera/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/coarse/cordillera/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0x1401",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "A8",
+        "levels": 6,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "A1",
         "num_lock": "B0",
diff --git a/keyboards/copenhagen_click/click_pad_v1/config.h b/keyboards/copenhagen_click/click_pad_v1/config.h
index 504b47701c..2f30b0bb1c 100755
--- a/keyboards/copenhagen_click/click_pad_v1/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/copenhagen_click/click_pad_v1/config.h
@@ -34,9 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B5
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
 /* 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/copenhagen_click/click_pad_v1/info.json b/keyboards/copenhagen_click/click_pad_v1/info.json
index 757a404d1e..f6abac2e6a 100755
--- a/keyboards/copenhagen_click/click_pad_v1/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/copenhagen_click/click_pad_v1/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x27DB",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B5",
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/custommk/evo70/config.h b/keyboards/custommk/evo70/config.h
index 9f27a458b7..d73f5b1823 100644
--- a/keyboards/custommk/evo70/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/custommk/evo70/config.h
@@ -19,10 +19,6 @@
 
 #define OLED_UPDATE_INTERVAL 33
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B5
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 17
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
 #define OLED_DISABLE_TIMEOUT
 
 #define ENCODERS_PAD_A { C7 }
diff --git a/keyboards/custommk/evo70/info.json b/keyboards/custommk/evo70/info.json
index e5d2327518..824edd4277 100644
--- a/keyboards/custommk/evo70/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/custommk/evo70/info.json
@@ -10,7 +10,10 @@
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
     "backlight": {
-        "on_state": 0
+        "pin": "B5",
+        "levels": 17,
+        "on_state": 0,
+        "breathing": true
     },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "qmk-dfu",
diff --git a/keyboards/cx60/config.h b/keyboards/cx60/config.h
index 5aaca2af88..5b9aea0a99 100644
--- a/keyboards/cx60/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/cx60/config.h
@@ -21,12 +21,6 @@ along with this program. If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { F1, F4, F5, F6, E6 }
 #define MATRIX_COL_PINS { C7, C6, F7, F0, B4, D7, D6, B0, B1, B2, B3, D2, D3, D5 }
 
-/* Backlight Setup */
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#ifdef BACKLIGHT_PIN
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
-#endif
-
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
diff --git a/keyboards/cx60/info.json b/keyboards/cx60/info.json
index e2569465df..c859379563 100644
--- a/keyboards/cx60/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/cx60/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x3630",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "levels": 5
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "B5",
         "on_state": 0
diff --git a/keyboards/db/db63/config.h b/keyboards/db/db63/config.h
index 33a06d8a8f..dcf7368b38 100644
--- a/keyboards/db/db63/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/db/db63/config.h
@@ -33,5 +33,3 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_RGB_TEST
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_ALTERNATING
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_TWINKLE
-
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN D4
diff --git a/keyboards/db/db63/info.json b/keyboards/db/db63/info.json
index 96693bfb9e..9518ef5a42 100644
--- a/keyboards/db/db63/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/db/db63/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x422D",
         "device_version": "2.0.0"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "D4"
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32a",
     "bootloader": "bootloadhid",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/deng/djam/config.h b/keyboards/deng/djam/config.h
index 7aab2373c6..8193eae02f 100644
--- a/keyboards/deng/djam/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/deng/djam/config.h
@@ -20,9 +20,6 @@
 #define MATRIX_COL_PINS { C7, C6, B6, B5, B4, D7, D6, D4 }
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
-
 #ifdef RGB_MATRIX_ENABLE
 #define RGB_DI_PIN D5
 #define RGB_MATRIX_LED_COUNT 31
diff --git a/keyboards/deng/djam/info.json b/keyboards/deng/djam/info.json
index dcf209a6d0..abf18685b2 100644
--- a/keyboards/deng/djam/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/deng/djam/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x7325",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "levels": 5
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/deng/djam/rules.mk b/keyboards/deng/djam/rules.mk
index 0473525d1e..42a6d2bd1b 100644
--- a/keyboards/deng/djam/rules.mk
+++ b/keyboards/deng/djam/rules.mk
@@ -8,7 +8,6 @@ CONSOLE_ENABLE = no         # Console for debug
 COMMAND_ENABLE = no         # Commands for debug and configuration
 NKRO_ENABLE = yes           # Enable N-Key Rollover
 BACKLIGHT_ENABLE = yes      # Enable keyboard backlight functionality
-BACKLIGHT_DRIVER = pwm
 RGBLIGHT_ENABLE = no        # Enable keyboard RGB underglow
 AUDIO_ENABLE = no           # Audio output
 RGB_MATRIX_ENABLE = yes
diff --git a/keyboards/deng/thirty/config.h b/keyboards/deng/thirty/config.h
index a3462809c1..e80b0d97a4 100644
--- a/keyboards/deng/thirty/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/deng/thirty/config.h
@@ -21,12 +21,6 @@
 #define MATRIX_COL_PINS { B13, B14, B3, A4, A6 }
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-/* Backlight */
-#ifdef BACKLIGHT_ENABLE
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B11
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
-#endif
-
 /* RGB Matrix */
 #ifdef RGB_MATRIX_ENABLE
 #define RGB_DI_PIN B12
diff --git a/keyboards/deng/thirty/info.json b/keyboards/deng/thirty/info.json
index d17b1d41dd..0fda78c76d 100644
--- a/keyboards/deng/thirty/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/deng/thirty/info.json
@@ -9,6 +9,9 @@
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
     "backlight": {
+        "driver": "software",
+        "pin": "B11",
+        "levels": 5,
         "on_state": 0
     },
     "processor": "STM32F103",
diff --git a/keyboards/deng/thirty/rules.mk b/keyboards/deng/thirty/rules.mk
index 90bd050f7c..91837f3d45 100644
--- a/keyboards/deng/thirty/rules.mk
+++ b/keyboards/deng/thirty/rules.mk
@@ -12,7 +12,6 @@ CONSOLE_ENABLE = no         # Console for debug
 COMMAND_ENABLE = no         # Commands for debug and configuration
 NKRO_ENABLE = yes           # Enable N-Key Rollover
 BACKLIGHT_ENABLE = yes      # Enable keyboard backlight functionality
-BACKLIGHT_DRIVER = software
 RGBLIGHT_ENABLE = no        # Enable keyboard RGB underglow
 AUDIO_ENABLE = no           # Audio output
 RGB_MATRIX_ENABLE = yes
diff --git a/keyboards/do60/config.h b/keyboards/do60/config.h
index de8ef988e4..969d620d93 100644
--- a/keyboards/do60/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/do60/config.h
@@ -31,10 +31,6 @@ along with this program. If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { D0, D1, D2, D3, D5 }
 #define MATRIX_COL_PINS { F0, F1, E6, C7, C6, B6, D4, B1, B7, F4, B4, D7, D6, B3, B0 }
 
-/* Backlight Setup */
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B5
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
-
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
diff --git a/keyboards/do60/info.json b/keyboards/do60/info.json
index 1f866dcc1b..86d02df61e 100644
--- a/keyboards/do60/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/do60/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x6060",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B5",
+        "levels": 6
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "B2",
         "on_state": 0
diff --git a/keyboards/donutcables/budget96/config.h b/keyboards/donutcables/budget96/config.h
index 3efc985bc7..d5bf7a17cb 100644
--- a/keyboards/donutcables/budget96/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/donutcables/budget96/config.h
@@ -25,8 +25,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN D4
-
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHING
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_RAINBOW_MOOD
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_RAINBOW_SWIRL
diff --git a/keyboards/donutcables/budget96/info.json b/keyboards/donutcables/budget96/info.json
index 13d8e8f831..a8dd3fc32a 100644
--- a/keyboards/donutcables/budget96/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/donutcables/budget96/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0xB960",
         "device_version": "2.0.0"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "D4"
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "D1",
         "num_lock": "D0"
diff --git a/keyboards/doro67/multi/config.h b/keyboards/doro67/multi/config.h
index e89198ead0..b91f26f044 100644
--- a/keyboards/doro67/multi/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/doro67/multi/config.h
@@ -15,6 +15,3 @@
 #define MATRIX_COL_PINS { B0, B1, B2, B3, D4, D6, D7, B4, B5, B6, C6, C7, F5, F6, F7 }
 
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
-
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 7
diff --git a/keyboards/doro67/multi/info.json b/keyboards/doro67/multi/info.json
index 12fb141666..b92267d5d9 100644
--- a/keyboards/doro67/multi/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/doro67/multi/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
     "pid": "0x4D4C",
     "device_version": "0.0.1"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "B7",
+    "levels": 7
+  },
   "indicators": {
     "caps_lock": "E6",
     "on_state": 0
diff --git a/keyboards/dtisaac/dtisaac01/config.h b/keyboards/dtisaac/dtisaac01/config.h
index a31aeafdff..aa0f99f104 100644
--- a/keyboards/dtisaac/dtisaac01/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/dtisaac/dtisaac01/config.h
@@ -33,6 +33,3 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION ROW2COL
-
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
diff --git a/keyboards/dtisaac/dtisaac01/info.json b/keyboards/dtisaac/dtisaac01/info.json
index 4e06790399..bbbc5ede5d 100644
--- a/keyboards/dtisaac/dtisaac01/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/dtisaac/dtisaac01/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x4973",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B6",
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "D3",
         "scroll_lock": "D5",
diff --git a/keyboards/duck/eagle_viper/v2/info.json b/keyboards/duck/eagle_viper/v2/info.json
index 614e75c4c9..24821c46e1 100644
--- a/keyboards/duck/eagle_viper/v2/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/duck/eagle_viper/v2/info.json
@@ -6,6 +6,9 @@
         "pid": "0x4556",
         "device_version": "0.0.2"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "driver": "custom"
+    },
     "bootmagic": {
         "matrix": [4, 10]
     },
diff --git a/keyboards/duck/eagle_viper/v2/rules.mk b/keyboards/duck/eagle_viper/v2/rules.mk
index ffea1dd731..a2b82ea590 100644
--- a/keyboards/duck/eagle_viper/v2/rules.mk
+++ b/keyboards/duck/eagle_viper/v2/rules.mk
@@ -8,7 +8,6 @@ CONSOLE_ENABLE = no         # Console for debug
 COMMAND_ENABLE = yes        # Commands for debug and configuration
 NKRO_ENABLE = yes           # Enable N-Key Rollover
 BACKLIGHT_ENABLE = yes      # Enable keyboard backlight functionality
-BACKLIGHT_DRIVER = custom
 RGBLIGHT_ENABLE = yes       # Enable keyboard RGB underglow
 AUDIO_ENABLE = no           # Audio output
 
diff --git a/keyboards/duck/jetfire/config.h b/keyboards/duck/jetfire/config.h
index 874997ab56..22a5b17901 100644
--- a/keyboards/duck/jetfire/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/duck/jetfire/config.h
@@ -25,8 +25,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 1
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN D6
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHING
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_RAINBOW_MOOD
diff --git a/keyboards/duck/jetfire/info.json b/keyboards/duck/jetfire/info.json
index 3fc7b030ed..50118f3c8e 100644
--- a/keyboards/duck/jetfire/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/duck/jetfire/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x4A46",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "driver": "custom",
+        "levels": 1
+    },
     "bootmagic": {
         "matrix": [5, 10]
     },
diff --git a/keyboards/duck/jetfire/rules.mk b/keyboards/duck/jetfire/rules.mk
index bfbd2aa6d7..2689836623 100644
--- a/keyboards/duck/jetfire/rules.mk
+++ b/keyboards/duck/jetfire/rules.mk
@@ -8,7 +8,6 @@ CONSOLE_ENABLE = yes        # Console for debug
 COMMAND_ENABLE = yes        # Commands for debug and configuration
 NKRO_ENABLE = no            # Enable N-Key Rollover
 BACKLIGHT_ENABLE = yes       # Enable keyboard backlight functionality
-BACKLIGHT_DRIVER = custom
 RGBLIGHT_ENABLE = yes        # Enable keyboard RGB underglow
 AUDIO_ENABLE = no           # Audio output
 
diff --git a/keyboards/duck/lightsaver/config.h b/keyboards/duck/lightsaver/config.h
index 1fa9980c8c..6fcad40634 100644
--- a/keyboards/duck/lightsaver/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/duck/lightsaver/config.h
@@ -24,8 +24,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 1
-
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHING
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_RAINBOW_MOOD
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_RAINBOW_SWIRL
diff --git a/keyboards/duck/lightsaver/info.json b/keyboards/duck/lightsaver/info.json
index 3f434820be..b24ac43b0d 100644
--- a/keyboards/duck/lightsaver/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/duck/lightsaver/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
     "pid": "0x4C53",
     "device_version": "0.0.3"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "driver": "custom",
+    "levels": 1
+  },
   "bootmagic": {
     "matrix": [5, 10]
   },
diff --git a/keyboards/duck/lightsaver/rules.mk b/keyboards/duck/lightsaver/rules.mk
index 044fb77f5a..2014cb4611 100644
--- a/keyboards/duck/lightsaver/rules.mk
+++ b/keyboards/duck/lightsaver/rules.mk
@@ -8,7 +8,6 @@ CONSOLE_ENABLE = no         # Console for debug
 COMMAND_ENABLE = yes        # Commands for debug and configuration
 NKRO_ENABLE = yes           # Enable N-Key Rollover
 BACKLIGHT_ENABLE = yes      # Enable keyboard backlight functionality
-BACKLIGHT_DRIVER = custom
 AUDIO_ENABLE = no           # Audio output
 RGBLIGHT_ENABLE = yes
 
diff --git a/keyboards/duck/octagon/v1/config.h b/keyboards/duck/octagon/v1/config.h
index c19aa1f22d..a11234e6b3 100644
--- a/keyboards/duck/octagon/v1/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/duck/octagon/v1/config.h
@@ -24,8 +24,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 1
-
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHING
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_RAINBOW_MOOD
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_RAINBOW_SWIRL
diff --git a/keyboards/duck/octagon/v1/info.json b/keyboards/duck/octagon/v1/info.json
index 8eaf8fb0d9..f30d533062 100644
--- a/keyboards/duck/octagon/v1/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/duck/octagon/v1/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x4F31",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "driver": "custom",
+        "levels": 1
+    },
     "bootmagic": {
         "matrix": [5, 10]
     },
diff --git a/keyboards/duck/octagon/v1/rules.mk b/keyboards/duck/octagon/v1/rules.mk
index 8d7b854ec0..5d79f0af09 100644
--- a/keyboards/duck/octagon/v1/rules.mk
+++ b/keyboards/duck/octagon/v1/rules.mk
@@ -8,7 +8,6 @@ CONSOLE_ENABLE = no         # Console for debug
 COMMAND_ENABLE = yes        # Commands for debug and configuration
 NKRO_ENABLE = yes           # Enable N-Key Rollover
 BACKLIGHT_ENABLE = yes      # Enable keyboard backlight functionality
-BACKLIGHT_DRIVER = custom
 AUDIO_ENABLE = no           # Audio output
 RGBLIGHT_ENABLE = yes
 
diff --git a/keyboards/duck/octagon/v2/config.h b/keyboards/duck/octagon/v2/config.h
index d1f2971077..7fca9239be 100644
--- a/keyboards/duck/octagon/v2/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/duck/octagon/v2/config.h
@@ -24,8 +24,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 1
-
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHING
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_RAINBOW_MOOD
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_RAINBOW_SWIRL
diff --git a/keyboards/duck/octagon/v2/info.json b/keyboards/duck/octagon/v2/info.json
index 220196e9fc..90b7489737 100644
--- a/keyboards/duck/octagon/v2/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/duck/octagon/v2/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x4F32",
         "device_version": "0.0.2"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "driver": "custom",
+        "levels": 1
+    },
     "bootmagic": {
         "matrix": [5, 10]
     },
diff --git a/keyboards/duck/octagon/v2/rules.mk b/keyboards/duck/octagon/v2/rules.mk
index dc181b289d..5e50c2ff8e 100644
--- a/keyboards/duck/octagon/v2/rules.mk
+++ b/keyboards/duck/octagon/v2/rules.mk
@@ -8,7 +8,6 @@ CONSOLE_ENABLE = no         # Console for debug
 COMMAND_ENABLE = yes        # Commands for debug and configuration
 NKRO_ENABLE = yes           # Enable N-Key Rollover
 BACKLIGHT_ENABLE = yes      # Enable keyboard backlight functionality
-BACKLIGHT_DRIVER = custom
 AUDIO_ENABLE = no           # Audio output
 RGBLIGHT_ENABLE = yes
 
diff --git a/keyboards/duck/orion/v3/config.h b/keyboards/duck/orion/v3/config.h
index 6dde204a3b..eda7aec4ec 100644
--- a/keyboards/duck/orion/v3/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/duck/orion/v3/config.h
@@ -24,8 +24,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 10
-
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHING
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_RAINBOW_MOOD
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_RAINBOW_SWIRL
diff --git a/keyboards/duck/orion/v3/info.json b/keyboards/duck/orion/v3/info.json
index 7c4c34281c..137c731242 100644
--- a/keyboards/duck/orion/v3/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/duck/orion/v3/info.json
@@ -9,7 +9,9 @@
         "device_version": "0.0.2"
     },
     "backlight": {
-        "pins": ["B1", "B2", "B3", "E6"]
+        "driver": "custom",
+        "pins": ["B1", "B2", "B3", "E6"],
+        "levels": 10
     },
     "bootmagic": {
         "matrix": [4, 10]
diff --git a/keyboards/duck/orion/v3/rules.mk b/keyboards/duck/orion/v3/rules.mk
index d29d166083..49bc32f39b 100644
--- a/keyboards/duck/orion/v3/rules.mk
+++ b/keyboards/duck/orion/v3/rules.mk
@@ -8,7 +8,6 @@ CONSOLE_ENABLE = no         # Console for debug
 COMMAND_ENABLE = yes        # Commands for debug and configuration
 NKRO_ENABLE = yes           # Enable N-Key Rollover
 BACKLIGHT_ENABLE = yes      # Enable keyboard backlight functionality
-BACKLIGHT_DRIVER = custom
 AUDIO_ENABLE = no           # Audio output
 RGBLIGHT_ENABLE = yes
 
diff --git a/keyboards/dz60/config.h b/keyboards/dz60/config.h
index 06fea4a957..fdac282e3b 100644
--- a/keyboards/dz60/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/dz60/config.h
@@ -17,9 +17,6 @@
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN E2
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
 #    define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHING
diff --git a/keyboards/dz60/info.json b/keyboards/dz60/info.json
index 31df22895b..37ba71fcdf 100644
--- a/keyboards/dz60/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/dz60/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x2260",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B6",
+        "levels": 5
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "B2",
         "on_state": 0
diff --git a/keyboards/dztech/bocc/config.h b/keyboards/dztech/bocc/config.h
index 1f6a6d295c..e93336086c 100644
--- a/keyboards/dztech/bocc/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/dztech/bocc/config.h
@@ -32,9 +32,6 @@
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN E2
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
 #    define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHING
diff --git a/keyboards/dztech/bocc/info.json b/keyboards/dztech/bocc/info.json
index 638df11bdb..87073419ab 100644
--- a/keyboards/dztech/bocc/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/dztech/bocc/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x1010",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "levels": 5
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/dztech/dz96/config.h b/keyboards/dztech/dz96/config.h
index 55b8d12b08..b22fdf5013 100644
--- a/keyboards/dztech/dz96/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/dztech/dz96/config.h
@@ -23,6 +23,3 @@
 
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
-
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
diff --git a/keyboards/dztech/dz96/info.json b/keyboards/dztech/dz96/info.json
index acfe51859e..1119a8f2ab 100644
--- a/keyboards/dztech/dz96/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/dztech/dz96/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
     "pid": "0xDB96",
     "device_version": "0.0.1"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "B6",
+    "levels": 5
+  },
   "indicators": {
     "caps_lock": "B2",
     "num_lock": "B0",
diff --git a/keyboards/ebastler/isometria_75/rev1/config.h b/keyboards/ebastler/isometria_75/rev1/config.h
index 42cbedbd01..4aa733a06a 100644
--- a/keyboards/ebastler/isometria_75/rev1/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/ebastler/isometria_75/rev1/config.h
@@ -25,12 +25,9 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
 /* Backlight */
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN A9
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_DRIVER PWMD1
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_CHANNEL 2
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE 2
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
 #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/ebastler/isometria_75/rev1/info.json b/keyboards/ebastler/isometria_75/rev1/info.json
index 37898f4846..a2a8c4e1d5 100644
--- a/keyboards/ebastler/isometria_75/rev1/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/ebastler/isometria_75/rev1/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0x1337",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "A9",
+        "levels": 5,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "STM32F072",
     "bootloader": "stm32-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/efreet/config.h b/keyboards/efreet/config.h
index 9552da2f6e..437059ef0a 100644
--- a/keyboards/efreet/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/efreet/config.h
@@ -34,9 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN D0
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
 /* 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/efreet/info.json b/keyboards/efreet/info.json
index 4a62e67421..8a971a9c71 100644
--- a/keyboards/efreet/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/efreet/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x0001",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "D0",
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u2",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "community_layouts": ["ortho_4x12", "planck_mit"],
diff --git a/keyboards/era/era65/rules.mk b/keyboards/era/era65/rules.mk
index 2b03e47e93..e69de29bb2 100644
--- a/keyboards/era/era65/rules.mk
+++ b/keyboards/era/era65/rules.mk
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-BACKLIGHT_DRIVER = pwm
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/keyboards/ergotravel/rev1/config.h b/keyboards/ergotravel/rev1/config.h
index e889857165..a24148772b 100644
--- a/keyboards/ergotravel/rev1/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/ergotravel/rev1/config.h
@@ -29,9 +29,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* Locking resynchronize hack */
 #define LOCKING_RESYNC_ENABLE
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B5
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
-
 /* ws2812 RGB LED */
 #define RGB_DI_PIN D3
 
diff --git a/keyboards/eve/meteor/config.h b/keyboards/eve/meteor/config.h
index f5d2d78e87..7ccb9b93df 100644
--- a/keyboards/eve/meteor/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/eve/meteor/config.h
@@ -23,5 +23,3 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define MATRIX_COL_PINS { C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, A7, A6, A5, A4, A3, A2, A1, A0, D7}
 
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
-
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN D4
diff --git a/keyboards/eve/meteor/info.json b/keyboards/eve/meteor/info.json
index ec37d1403e..eff9b8bc4f 100644
--- a/keyboards/eve/meteor/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/eve/meteor/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x4D54",
         "device_version": "2.0.0"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "D4"
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "D1"
     },
diff --git a/keyboards/evil80/config.h b/keyboards/evil80/config.h
index 2242ca4176..f4a0747037 100644
--- a/keyboards/evil80/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/evil80/config.h
@@ -8,9 +8,6 @@
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B5
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
 
diff --git a/keyboards/evil80/info.json b/keyboards/evil80/info.json
index 1d11e37ae6..1240ab5d4b 100644
--- a/keyboards/evil80/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/evil80/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x6060",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B5",
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "B6",
         "scroll_lock": "B7"
diff --git a/keyboards/evyd13/atom47/rev2/config.h b/keyboards/evyd13/atom47/rev2/config.h
index b057bbdae6..1098e61379 100644
--- a/keyboards/evyd13/atom47/rev2/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/evyd13/atom47/rev2/config.h
@@ -32,11 +32,5 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* Locking resynchronize hack */
 #define LOCKING_RESYNC_ENABLE
 
-/* Backlight configuration
- */
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 4
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN D0    // The pin the LED strip is connected to
 #define RGBLED_NUM 1     // Number of LEDs in your strip
diff --git a/keyboards/evyd13/atom47/rev2/info.json b/keyboards/evyd13/atom47/rev2/info.json
index 660d92a9a2..9a7ac37f30 100644
--- a/keyboards/evyd13/atom47/rev2/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/evyd13/atom47/rev2/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0x8E66",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B6",
+        "levels": 4,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "qmk_lufa_bootloader": {
         "esc_input": "B7",
         "esc_output": "D7",
diff --git a/keyboards/evyd13/atom47/rev3/config.h b/keyboards/evyd13/atom47/rev3/config.h
index f7cdbe79ba..5cee6379ff 100644
--- a/keyboards/evyd13/atom47/rev3/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/evyd13/atom47/rev3/config.h
@@ -27,12 +27,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-/* Backlight configuration
- */
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN F5    // The pin the LED strip is connected to
 #define RGBLED_NUM 6     // Number of LEDs in your strip
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHING
diff --git a/keyboards/evyd13/atom47/rev3/info.json b/keyboards/evyd13/atom47/rev3/info.json
index a6bcc95458..644a095eca 100644
--- a/keyboards/evyd13/atom47/rev3/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/evyd13/atom47/rev3/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0x0E6D",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B6",
+        "levels": 5,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "qmk_lufa_bootloader": {
         "esc_input": "B0",
         "esc_output": "B7",
diff --git a/keyboards/evyd13/wasdat_code/config.h b/keyboards/evyd13/wasdat_code/config.h
index 98acf00d75..085965b814 100644
--- a/keyboards/evyd13/wasdat_code/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/evyd13/wasdat_code/config.h
@@ -38,10 +38,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define SN74X138_ADDRESS_PINS { D2, D1, D0 }
 #define SN74X138_E3_PIN D4
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
-
 /* 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/evyd13/wasdat_code/info.json b/keyboards/evyd13/wasdat_code/info.json
index 94ab350e9c..ab15586484 100644
--- a/keyboards/evyd13/wasdat_code/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/evyd13/wasdat_code/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0xB00E",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "levels": 5,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "qmk_lufa_bootloader": {
         "esc_input": "F0",
         "esc_output": "E6",
diff --git a/keyboards/exclusive/e65/config.h b/keyboards/exclusive/e65/config.h
index 7ef569f8c2..ef92b06249 100644
--- a/keyboards/exclusive/e65/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/exclusive/e65/config.h
@@ -26,11 +26,6 @@
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#ifdef BACKLIGHT_PIN
-#    define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
-#endif
-
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
 
diff --git a/keyboards/exclusive/e65/info.json b/keyboards/exclusive/e65/info.json
index cee3259107..436faa5f3d 100644
--- a/keyboards/exclusive/e65/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/exclusive/e65/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0xE605",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "levels": 6
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "B6",
         "on_state": 0
diff --git a/keyboards/exclusive/e6v2/le/config.h b/keyboards/exclusive/e6v2/le/config.h
index c560e06a75..65bd782b7e 100644
--- a/keyboards/exclusive/e6v2/le/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/exclusive/e6v2/le/config.h
@@ -40,10 +40,4 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define RGBLIGHT_VAL_STEP 12
 #endif
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-#ifdef BACKLIGHT_PIN
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 2
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREAHTING
-#endif
-
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
diff --git a/keyboards/exclusive/e6v2/le/info.json b/keyboards/exclusive/e6v2/le/info.json
index ac3a613736..10ad0c9383 100644
--- a/keyboards/exclusive/e6v2/le/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/exclusive/e6v2/le/info.json
@@ -9,6 +9,9 @@
         "device_version": "0.0.2"
     },
     "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B6",
+        "levels": 2,
+        "breathing": true,
         "breathing_period": 3
     },
     "indicators": {
diff --git a/keyboards/exclusive/e6v2/le_bmc/config.h b/keyboards/exclusive/e6v2/le_bmc/config.h
index 29588aefe9..c9d14bff4d 100644
--- a/keyboards/exclusive/e6v2/le_bmc/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/exclusive/e6v2/le_bmc/config.h
@@ -33,8 +33,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define MATRIX_COL_PINS { A0, A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, C2, C3, C4, C5, D7 }
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN D4
-
 #define RGBLED_NUM 6
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHING
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_RAINBOW_MOOD
diff --git a/keyboards/exclusive/e6v2/le_bmc/info.json b/keyboards/exclusive/e6v2/le_bmc/info.json
index 5b34e2f413..51afd7c5ad 100644
--- a/keyboards/exclusive/e6v2/le_bmc/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/exclusive/e6v2/le_bmc/info.json
@@ -7,6 +7,9 @@
         "pid": "0xE62D",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "D4"
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "D1"
     },
diff --git a/keyboards/exclusive/e6v2/oe/config.h b/keyboards/exclusive/e6v2/oe/config.h
index b43acd5a93..88ec4faa04 100644
--- a/keyboards/exclusive/e6v2/oe/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/exclusive/e6v2/oe/config.h
@@ -40,10 +40,4 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define RGBLIGHT_VAL_STEP 12
 #endif
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-#ifdef BACKLIGHT_PIN
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREAHTING
-#endif
-
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
diff --git a/keyboards/exclusive/e6v2/oe/info.json b/keyboards/exclusive/e6v2/oe/info.json
index 70e57d3678..bfa408c556 100644
--- a/keyboards/exclusive/e6v2/oe/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/exclusive/e6v2/oe/info.json
@@ -9,6 +9,9 @@
         "device_version": "0.0.2"
     },
     "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B6",
+        "levels": 5,
+        "breathing": true,
         "breathing_period": 3
     },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
diff --git a/keyboards/exclusive/e6v2/oe_bmc/config.h b/keyboards/exclusive/e6v2/oe_bmc/config.h
index 29588aefe9..c9d14bff4d 100644
--- a/keyboards/exclusive/e6v2/oe_bmc/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/exclusive/e6v2/oe_bmc/config.h
@@ -33,8 +33,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define MATRIX_COL_PINS { A0, A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, C2, C3, C4, C5, D7 }
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN D4
-
 #define RGBLED_NUM 6
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHING
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_RAINBOW_MOOD
diff --git a/keyboards/exclusive/e6v2/oe_bmc/info.json b/keyboards/exclusive/e6v2/oe_bmc/info.json
index c5719f48fd..6716f99c98 100644
--- a/keyboards/exclusive/e6v2/oe_bmc/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/exclusive/e6v2/oe_bmc/info.json
@@ -7,6 +7,9 @@
         "pid": "0xE62B",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "D4"
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "D1"
     },
diff --git a/keyboards/exclusive/e7v1/config.h b/keyboards/exclusive/e7v1/config.h
index ba94a214a3..46944506a1 100644
--- a/keyboards/exclusive/e7v1/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/exclusive/e7v1/config.h
@@ -8,11 +8,6 @@
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#ifdef BACKLIGHT_PIN
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
-#endif
-
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
 
diff --git a/keyboards/exclusive/e7v1/info.json b/keyboards/exclusive/e7v1/info.json
index 88a7563b47..d014e6d47c 100644
--- a/keyboards/exclusive/e7v1/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/exclusive/e7v1/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0xE701",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "levels": 6
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "F0"
     },
diff --git a/keyboards/exclusive/e7v1se/config.h b/keyboards/exclusive/e7v1se/config.h
index 0d83c02c6f..3da5cb8935 100644
--- a/keyboards/exclusive/e7v1se/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/exclusive/e7v1se/config.h
@@ -34,9 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN E2
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
   #define RGBLED_NUM 16
diff --git a/keyboards/exclusive/e7v1se/info.json b/keyboards/exclusive/e7v1se/info.json
index 92acc0c8b3..9994741f24 100644
--- a/keyboards/exclusive/e7v1se/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/exclusive/e7v1se/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x7051",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/exclusive/e85/config.h b/keyboards/exclusive/e85/config.h
index 651b210fd6..8d01fe2faf 100644
--- a/keyboards/exclusive/e85/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/exclusive/e85/config.h
@@ -36,10 +36,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION ROW2COL
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN E2
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
   #define RGBLED_NUM 18
diff --git a/keyboards/exclusive/e85/hotswap/info.json b/keyboards/exclusive/e85/hotswap/info.json
index cd1d07fed5..0065b2b84c 100644
--- a/keyboards/exclusive/e85/hotswap/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/exclusive/e85/hotswap/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0xE851",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B6",
+        "levels": 6,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/exclusive/e85/soldered/info.json b/keyboards/exclusive/e85/soldered/info.json
index 1ba7d22f73..cda9f689cd 100644
--- a/keyboards/exclusive/e85/soldered/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/exclusive/e85/soldered/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0xE852",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B6",
+        "levels": 6,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/exent/config.h b/keyboards/exent/config.h
index 04b5306333..24941ea169 100644
--- a/keyboards/exent/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/exent/config.h
@@ -33,8 +33,6 @@
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN D4
-
 #define RGBLED_NUM 18
 
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHING
diff --git a/keyboards/exent/info.json b/keyboards/exent/info.json
index 985da4fbc4..9aa80a4a11 100644
--- a/keyboards/exent/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/exent/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x4558",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "D4"
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "D1",
         "num_lock": "D0",
diff --git a/keyboards/eyeohdesigns/babyv/config.h b/keyboards/eyeohdesigns/babyv/config.h
index 8af881e53b..6da702919e 100644
--- a/keyboards/eyeohdesigns/babyv/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/eyeohdesigns/babyv/config.h
@@ -24,8 +24,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN B7
 #define RGBLED_NUM 12
 #define RGBLIGHT_HUE_STEP 8
diff --git a/keyboards/eyeohdesigns/babyv/info.json b/keyboards/eyeohdesigns/babyv/info.json
index 59e7142adb..2a55943c78 100644
--- a/keyboards/eyeohdesigns/babyv/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/eyeohdesigns/babyv/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x0000",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B6"
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/facew/config.h b/keyboards/facew/config.h
index 264c8a552c..768b1b3551 100644
--- a/keyboards/facew/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/facew/config.h
@@ -25,8 +25,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN D4
-
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHING
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_RAINBOW_MOOD
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_RAINBOW_SWIRL
diff --git a/keyboards/facew/info.json b/keyboards/facew/info.json
index 28813e660c..6dcc9cb14d 100644
--- a/keyboards/facew/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/facew/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
     "pid": "0x422D",
     "device_version": "2.0.0"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "D4"
+  },
   "indicators": {
     "caps_lock": "D1",
     "num_lock": "D0"
diff --git a/keyboards/flx/virgo/config.h b/keyboards/flx/virgo/config.h
index 9ffcbc9422..f0c8fe016a 100644
--- a/keyboards/flx/virgo/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/flx/virgo/config.h
@@ -33,9 +33,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN B3
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
     #define RGBLED_NUM 0
diff --git a/keyboards/flx/virgo/info.json b/keyboards/flx/virgo/info.json
index c65f9c7c62..3464c98976 100644
--- a/keyboards/flx/virgo/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/flx/virgo/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x5647",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "levels": 5
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/fortitude60/rev1/config.h b/keyboards/fortitude60/rev1/config.h
index b698d527e6..8bd73e135e 100644
--- a/keyboards/fortitude60/rev1/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/fortitude60/rev1/config.h
@@ -30,11 +30,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define SPLIT_USB_DETECT
 #define SPLIT_USB_TIMEOUT 500
 
-#ifdef BACKLIGHT_ENABLE
-  #define BACKLIGHT_PIN B5
-  #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 9
-#endif
-
 /* 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/fortitude60/rev1/info.json b/keyboards/fortitude60/rev1/info.json
index 295eee95bd..e2aa377324 100644
--- a/keyboards/fortitude60/rev1/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/fortitude60/rev1/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
     "pid": "0x1156",
     "device_version": "1.0.0"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "B5",
+    "levels": 9
+  },
   "split": {
     "soft_serial_pin": "D2"
   },
diff --git a/keyboards/foxlab/key65/hotswap/config.h b/keyboards/foxlab/key65/hotswap/config.h
index 8a1462ac3b..1b8e4a8fd0 100644
--- a/keyboards/foxlab/key65/hotswap/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/foxlab/key65/hotswap/config.h
@@ -33,9 +33,6 @@
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN E2
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
   #define RGBLED_NUM 8
diff --git a/keyboards/foxlab/key65/hotswap/info.json b/keyboards/foxlab/key65/hotswap/info.json
index 59e75d4538..712897a7f3 100644
--- a/keyboards/foxlab/key65/hotswap/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/foxlab/key65/hotswap/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x0003",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "levels": 5
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "scroll_lock": "E6",
         "on_state": 0
diff --git a/keyboards/foxlab/key65/universal/config.h b/keyboards/foxlab/key65/universal/config.h
index 8a465f7567..159e0cff79 100644
--- a/keyboards/foxlab/key65/universal/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/foxlab/key65/universal/config.h
@@ -33,9 +33,6 @@
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN E2
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
   #define RGBLED_NUM 6
diff --git a/keyboards/foxlab/key65/universal/info.json b/keyboards/foxlab/key65/universal/info.json
index 1f19916693..a886275ff5 100644
--- a/keyboards/foxlab/key65/universal/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/foxlab/key65/universal/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x0004",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "levels": 5
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "scroll_lock": "E6",
         "on_state": 0
diff --git a/keyboards/foxlab/leaf60/hotswap/config.h b/keyboards/foxlab/leaf60/hotswap/config.h
index 72a597c85d..ee55e167d6 100644
--- a/keyboards/foxlab/leaf60/hotswap/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/foxlab/leaf60/hotswap/config.h
@@ -34,10 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 4
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN E2
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
   #define RGBLED_NUM 8
diff --git a/keyboards/foxlab/leaf60/hotswap/info.json b/keyboards/foxlab/leaf60/hotswap/info.json
index 0425a64bfb..43f287ebca 100644
--- a/keyboards/foxlab/leaf60/hotswap/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/foxlab/leaf60/hotswap/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0x0001",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "levels": 4,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "E6",
         "on_state": 0
diff --git a/keyboards/foxlab/leaf60/universal/config.h b/keyboards/foxlab/leaf60/universal/config.h
index 67d4a4dae6..d856375a5d 100644
--- a/keyboards/foxlab/leaf60/universal/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/foxlab/leaf60/universal/config.h
@@ -34,9 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN E2
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
   #define RGBLED_NUM 8
diff --git a/keyboards/foxlab/leaf60/universal/info.json b/keyboards/foxlab/leaf60/universal/info.json
index d1abab386d..c782a6e50f 100644
--- a/keyboards/foxlab/leaf60/universal/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/foxlab/leaf60/universal/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x0002",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "E6",
         "on_state": 0
diff --git a/keyboards/foxlab/time80/config.h b/keyboards/foxlab/time80/config.h
index f6788c28bc..4c41ecf073 100644
--- a/keyboards/foxlab/time80/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/foxlab/time80/config.h
@@ -25,8 +25,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN D4
-
 #define RGBLED_NUM 16
 //#define RGBLIGHT_HUE_STEP 8
 //#define RGBLIGHT_SAT_STEP 8
diff --git a/keyboards/foxlab/time80/info.json b/keyboards/foxlab/time80/info.json
index 7b8d4603c6..f59a287de2 100644
--- a/keyboards/foxlab/time80/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/foxlab/time80/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x0005",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "D4"
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32a",
     "bootloader": "bootloadhid",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/foxlab/time_re/hotswap/config.h b/keyboards/foxlab/time_re/hotswap/config.h
index 357f5accaf..9a8820cfd9 100644
--- a/keyboards/foxlab/time_re/hotswap/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/foxlab/time_re/hotswap/config.h
@@ -33,8 +33,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN E2
 
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
diff --git a/keyboards/foxlab/time_re/hotswap/info.json b/keyboards/foxlab/time_re/hotswap/info.json
index 35eeafd2e9..e955aaf4da 100644
--- a/keyboards/foxlab/time_re/hotswap/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/foxlab/time_re/hotswap/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x0006",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7"
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "E6",
         "on_state": 0
diff --git a/keyboards/foxlab/time_re/universal/config.h b/keyboards/foxlab/time_re/universal/config.h
index 357f5accaf..9a8820cfd9 100644
--- a/keyboards/foxlab/time_re/universal/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/foxlab/time_re/universal/config.h
@@ -33,8 +33,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN E2
 
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
diff --git a/keyboards/foxlab/time_re/universal/info.json b/keyboards/foxlab/time_re/universal/info.json
index 35eeafd2e9..e955aaf4da 100644
--- a/keyboards/foxlab/time_re/universal/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/foxlab/time_re/universal/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x0006",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7"
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "E6",
         "on_state": 0
diff --git a/keyboards/ft/mars65/config.h b/keyboards/ft/mars65/config.h
index 916b7bbbf7..53f33428df 100644
--- a/keyboards/ft/mars65/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/ft/mars65/config.h
@@ -19,8 +19,6 @@
 
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN E6
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
     #define RGBLED_NUM 24
diff --git a/keyboards/ft/mars65/info.json b/keyboards/ft/mars65/info.json
index c8ce0864cc..1d1dd840d9 100644
--- a/keyboards/ft/mars65/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/ft/mars65/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
     "pid": "0x422F",
     "device_version": "0.0.1"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "B7"
+  },
   "processor": "atmega32u4",
   "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
   "community_layouts": ["65_ansi_blocker", "65_ansi_blocker_split_bs", "65_iso_blocker", "65_iso_blocker_split_bs"],
diff --git a/keyboards/ft/mars80/config.h b/keyboards/ft/mars80/config.h
index 3b84e918ce..727718e396 100644
--- a/keyboards/ft/mars80/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/ft/mars80/config.h
@@ -26,8 +26,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN D4
-
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHING
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_RAINBOW_MOOD
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_RAINBOW_SWIRL
diff --git a/keyboards/ft/mars80/info.json b/keyboards/ft/mars80/info.json
index 1ad63c0aaa..ff451d8bcf 100644
--- a/keyboards/ft/mars80/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/ft/mars80/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x422D",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "D4"
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "D1",
         "scroll_lock": "D6"
diff --git a/keyboards/geonworks/frogmini/fms/config.h b/keyboards/geonworks/frogmini/fms/config.h
index 04850ba9e8..ad9c202933 100644
--- a/keyboards/geonworks/frogmini/fms/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/geonworks/frogmini/fms/config.h
@@ -25,11 +25,9 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN           A10
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_DRIVER    PWMD1
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_CHANNEL   3
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE      1
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 20
 
 #define I2C_DRIVER I2CD1
 #define I2C_SCL_PIN B6
diff --git a/keyboards/geonworks/frogmini/fms/info.json b/keyboards/geonworks/frogmini/fms/info.json
index 1442ceb8b4..9e51f9226f 100644
--- a/keyboards/geonworks/frogmini/fms/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/geonworks/frogmini/fms/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x2D33",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "A10",
+        "levels": 20
+    },
     "processor": "STM32F401",
     "bootloader": "stm32-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/geonworks/frogmini/fms/rules.mk b/keyboards/geonworks/frogmini/fms/rules.mk
index 82ca995e25..d847becc1a 100644
--- a/keyboards/geonworks/frogmini/fms/rules.mk
+++ b/keyboards/geonworks/frogmini/fms/rules.mk
@@ -13,7 +13,6 @@ LTO_ENABLE = no
 ENCODER_ENABLE = no
 
 BACKLIGHT_ENABLE = yes     # Enable keyboard backlight functionality
-BACKLIGHT_DRIVER = pwm
 
 EEPROM_DRIVER = i2c
 
diff --git a/keyboards/gh60/satan/config.h b/keyboards/gh60/satan/config.h
index ed2951e789..ce76bc8233 100644
--- a/keyboards/gh60/satan/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/gh60/satan/config.h
@@ -23,8 +23,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { D0, D1, D2, D3, D5 }
 #define MATRIX_COL_PINS { F0, F1, E6, C7, C6, B7, D4, B1, B0, B5, B4, D7, D6, B3 }
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
@@ -33,10 +31,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* Locking resynchronize hack */
 #define LOCKING_RESYNC_ENABLE
 
-/* Backlight configuration
- */
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 4
-
 /* Underglow configuration
  */
 #define RGB_DI_PIN E2
diff --git a/keyboards/gh60/satan/info.json b/keyboards/gh60/satan/info.json
index 3a64d5a6ff..88a09cb3f6 100644
--- a/keyboards/gh60/satan/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/gh60/satan/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
     "pid": "0x0002",
     "device_version": "0.0.3"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "B6",
+    "levels": 4
+  },
   "indicators": {
     "caps_lock": "B2",
     "on_state": 0
diff --git a/keyboards/gh60/v1p3/config.h b/keyboards/gh60/v1p3/config.h
index ef67180b74..a7d7231e25 100644
--- a/keyboards/gh60/v1p3/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/gh60/v1p3/config.h
@@ -33,9 +33,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 15
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN F0
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
     #define RGBLED_NUM 10
diff --git a/keyboards/gh60/v1p3/info.json b/keyboards/gh60/v1p3/info.json
index 052446ea42..4806535fd0 100644
--- a/keyboards/gh60/v1p3/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/gh60/v1p3/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x0000",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B6",
+        "levels": 15
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "community_layouts": ["60_ansi", "60_ansi_arrow", "60_ansi_tsangan", "60_hhkb", "64_ansi"],
diff --git a/keyboards/gon/nerd60/config.h b/keyboards/gon/nerd60/config.h
index bcce53200f..c3762c6388 100644
--- a/keyboards/gon/nerd60/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/gon/nerd60/config.h
@@ -1,9 +1,5 @@
 #pragma once
 
-
-/* backlight */
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-
 /* matrix pins */
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { B4, E2, F4, F7, F1, F6, C6, F5, D7, C7 }
 #define MATRIX_COL_PINS { E6, B0, B1, B2, B3, F0, D0, D5 }
diff --git a/keyboards/gon/nerd60/info.json b/keyboards/gon/nerd60/info.json
index 1bd845764e..097d4d45c0 100644
--- a/keyboards/gon/nerd60/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/gon/nerd60/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x3630",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7"
+    },
     "bootmagic": {
         "matrix": [8, 0]
     },
diff --git a/keyboards/gon/nerdtkl/config.h b/keyboards/gon/nerdtkl/config.h
index 29bbb513a6..8db20474be 100644
--- a/keyboards/gon/nerdtkl/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/gon/nerdtkl/config.h
@@ -1,9 +1,5 @@
 #pragma once
 
-
-/* backlight */
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-
 /* matrix pins */
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { B4, E2, F4, F7, F1, F6, C6, F5, D7, C7 }
 #define MATRIX_COL_PINS { E6, B0, B1, B2, B3, F0, D0, D5, D1 }
diff --git a/keyboards/gon/nerdtkl/info.json b/keyboards/gon/nerdtkl/info.json
index 2381b25d7c..f9e38f0c89 100644
--- a/keyboards/gon/nerdtkl/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/gon/nerdtkl/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x5244",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7"
+    },
     "bootmagic": {
         "matrix": [8, 0]
     },
diff --git a/keyboards/gray_studio/cod67/config.h b/keyboards/gray_studio/cod67/config.h
index 6bb36a7bff..64b58911e3 100644
--- a/keyboards/gray_studio/cod67/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/gray_studio/cod67/config.h
@@ -34,11 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-/* D4 is not a PWM pin, but look at timer assisted software PWM if you want something other than toggle
- * https://docs.qmk.fm/#/feature_backlight?id=timer-assisted-pwm-implementation
- */
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN D4
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN B2
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
   #define RGBLED_NUM 20
diff --git a/keyboards/gray_studio/cod67/info.json b/keyboards/gray_studio/cod67/info.json
index d9d50c9d27..2f8a81d08e 100644
--- a/keyboards/gray_studio/cod67/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/gray_studio/cod67/info.json
@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@
     "device_version": "0.0.1"
   },
   "backlight": {
+    "pin": "D4",
     "on_state": 0
   },
   "processor": "atmega32u4",
diff --git a/keyboards/gray_studio/hb85/config.h b/keyboards/gray_studio/hb85/config.h
index 200728d68f..20dbdb3f50 100644
--- a/keyboards/gray_studio/hb85/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/gray_studio/hb85/config.h
@@ -32,5 +32,3 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_RGB_TEST
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_ALTERNATING
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_TWINKLE
-
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN D4
diff --git a/keyboards/gray_studio/hb85/info.json b/keyboards/gray_studio/hb85/info.json
index 84ce359d80..a8b7641a0b 100644
--- a/keyboards/gray_studio/hb85/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/gray_studio/hb85/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x2000",
         "device_version": "2.0.0"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "D4"
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "D1",
         "num_lock": "D0",
diff --git a/keyboards/gray_studio/space65/config.h b/keyboards/gray_studio/space65/config.h
index f8b8370b2b..17a91e8e47 100644
--- a/keyboards/gray_studio/space65/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/gray_studio/space65/config.h
@@ -34,10 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN E2
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
   #define RGBLED_NUM 6
diff --git a/keyboards/gray_studio/space65/info.json b/keyboards/gray_studio/space65/info.json
index 42af34add6..0689443af5 100644
--- a/keyboards/gray_studio/space65/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/gray_studio/space65/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0x3000",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "levels": 5,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "E6",
         "on_state": 0
diff --git a/keyboards/handwired/aek64/config.h b/keyboards/handwired/aek64/config.h
index 886b616c35..e847297296 100644
--- a/keyboards/handwired/aek64/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/handwired/aek64/config.h
@@ -32,7 +32,3 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
 /* Enable double tab */
 #define TAPPING_TERM 175
-
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
diff --git a/keyboards/handwired/aek64/info.json b/keyboards/handwired/aek64/info.json
index 42349632e2..471208ca41 100644
--- a/keyboards/handwired/aek64/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/handwired/aek64/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
     "pid": "0x6464",
     "device_version": "0.0.1"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "B7",
+    "levels": 5,
+    "breathing": true
+  },
   "processor": "at90usb1286",
   "bootloader": "halfkay",
   "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/handwired/arrow_pad/config.h b/keyboards/handwired/arrow_pad/config.h
index 9506696646..6861311460 100644
--- a/keyboards/handwired/arrow_pad/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/handwired/arrow_pad/config.h
@@ -31,8 +31,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { F0, F1, F4, F5, F6, F7 }
 #define MATRIX_COL_PINS { B0, B1, B2, B3 }
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION ROW2COL
 
diff --git a/keyboards/handwired/arrow_pad/info.json b/keyboards/handwired/arrow_pad/info.json
index 9adac5b74d..8451637df5 100644
--- a/keyboards/handwired/arrow_pad/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/handwired/arrow_pad/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
     "pid": "0x4096",
     "device_version": "0.0.1"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "B7"
+  },
   "processor": "atmega32u4",
   "bootloader": "halfkay",
   "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/handwired/bdn9_ble/config.h b/keyboards/handwired/bdn9_ble/config.h
index 2dc8bb5327..3ed1c2ed30 100644
--- a/keyboards/handwired/bdn9_ble/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/handwired/bdn9_ble/config.h
@@ -17,9 +17,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
 #pragma once
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN F6
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
-
 /* 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/handwired/bdn9_ble/info.json b/keyboards/handwired/bdn9_ble/info.json
index 303e26ba05..4e218e1dd8 100644
--- a/keyboards/handwired/bdn9_ble/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/handwired/bdn9_ble/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
     "pid": "0x1134",
     "device_version": "1.0.0"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "F6",
+    "levels": 5
+  },
   "processor": "atmega32u4",
   "bootloader": "caterina",
   "matrix_pins": {
diff --git a/keyboards/handwired/chiron/config.h b/keyboards/handwired/chiron/config.h
index 578d13a472..d881fecbaa 100644
--- a/keyboards/handwired/chiron/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/handwired/chiron/config.h
@@ -34,7 +34,3 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
 #define RGB_DI_PIN D3
 #define RGBLED_NUM 4
-
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 7
-
diff --git a/keyboards/handwired/chiron/info.json b/keyboards/handwired/chiron/info.json
index 6cf49275a7..b1590d8ded 100644
--- a/keyboards/handwired/chiron/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/handwired/chiron/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x0000",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B6",
+        "levels": 7
+    },
     "split": {
         "soft_serial_pin": "D0"
     },
diff --git a/keyboards/handwired/co60/rev1/config.h b/keyboards/handwired/co60/rev1/config.h
index 4d58091ef8..c42a0d5b0c 100644
--- a/keyboards/handwired/co60/rev1/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/handwired/co60/rev1/config.h
@@ -34,11 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#ifdef __AVR__
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#endif
-
 /*
  * Feature disable options
  *  These options are also useful to firmware size reduction.
diff --git a/keyboards/handwired/co60/rev1/info.json b/keyboards/handwired/co60/rev1/info.json
index d48f322f87..05a7a3a336 100644
--- a/keyboards/handwired/co60/rev1/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/handwired/co60/rev1/info.json
@@ -3,6 +3,10 @@
     "usb": {
         "device_version": "1.0.0"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu"
 }
diff --git a/keyboards/handwired/co60/rev6/config.h b/keyboards/handwired/co60/rev6/config.h
index aa7079f247..6f938b06b7 100644
--- a/keyboards/handwired/co60/rev6/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/handwired/co60/rev6/config.h
@@ -29,9 +29,3 @@
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
 /* Locking resynchronize hack */
 #define LOCKING_RESYNC_ENABLE
-
-/* Backlight configuration
- * Backlight LEDs on B8
- */
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B8
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
diff --git a/keyboards/handwired/co60/rev6/info.json b/keyboards/handwired/co60/rev6/info.json
index 48bc08982b..a189309496 100644
--- a/keyboards/handwired/co60/rev6/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/handwired/co60/rev6/info.json
@@ -3,6 +3,10 @@
     "usb": {
         "device_version": "6.0.0"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B8",
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "STM32F303",
     "bootloader": "stm32-dfu",
     "board": "QMK_PROTON_C"
diff --git a/keyboards/handwired/co60/rev7/config.h b/keyboards/handwired/co60/rev7/config.h
index 19ddb6be2c..6647698dfb 100644
--- a/keyboards/handwired/co60/rev7/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/handwired/co60/rev7/config.h
@@ -31,12 +31,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* Locking resynchronize hack */
 #define LOCKING_RESYNC_ENABLE
 
-/* Backlight configuration
- * Backlight LEDs on B8
- */
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B8
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
 /* RGB underglow configuration */
 #define WS2812_SPI SPID1
 #define WS2812_SPI_MOSI_PAL_MODE 5
diff --git a/keyboards/handwired/co60/rev7/info.json b/keyboards/handwired/co60/rev7/info.json
index 1c2c38f0fe..67d54fb0fb 100644
--- a/keyboards/handwired/co60/rev7/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/handwired/co60/rev7/info.json
@@ -3,6 +3,10 @@
     "usb": {
         "device_version": "7.0.0"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B8",
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "STM32F303",
     "bootloader": "stm32-dfu",
     "board": "QMK_PROTON_C"
diff --git a/keyboards/handwired/hacked_motospeed/config.h b/keyboards/handwired/hacked_motospeed/config.h
index e5c60800af..2f3caa2b2f 100644
--- a/keyboards/handwired/hacked_motospeed/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/handwired/hacked_motospeed/config.h
@@ -38,8 +38,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-
 /* define if matrix has ghost (lacks anti-ghosting diodes) */
 #define MATRIX_HAS_GHOST
 
diff --git a/keyboards/handwired/hacked_motospeed/info.json b/keyboards/handwired/hacked_motospeed/info.json
index e0c8c42566..57b66e3bdf 100644
--- a/keyboards/handwired/hacked_motospeed/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/handwired/hacked_motospeed/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
     "pid": "0x0690",
     "device_version": "0.0.1"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "B7"
+  },
   "processor": "at90usb1286",
   "bootloader": "halfkay",
   "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/handwired/hnah108/config.h b/keyboards/handwired/hnah108/config.h
index 13367a2577..a942bd253d 100644
--- a/keyboards/handwired/hnah108/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/handwired/hnah108/config.h
@@ -37,10 +37,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define ENCODERS_PAD_A { B2 }
 #define ENCODERS_PAD_B { B3 }
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 4
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN E2
 #define RGB_MATRIX_LED_COUNT 30
 // RGB Matrix Animation modes. Explicitly enabled
diff --git a/keyboards/handwired/hnah108/info.json b/keyboards/handwired/hnah108/info.json
index 257fcf279c..c9dcc020cc 100644
--- a/keyboards/handwired/hnah108/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/handwired/hnah108/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0x0000",
         "device_version": "0.0.2"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "levels": 4,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/handwired/jot50/config.h b/keyboards/handwired/jot50/config.h
index 7f9a8c5ab6..4cb70762fb 100644
--- a/keyboards/handwired/jot50/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/handwired/jot50/config.h
@@ -5,10 +5,6 @@
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { D7, E6, B4, B6, B2 }
 #define MATRIX_COL_PINS { F4, F5, F6, F7, B1, B3, D3, D2, D1, D0, D4, C6 }
 
-/* leds */
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B5
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
diff --git a/keyboards/handwired/jot50/info.json b/keyboards/handwired/jot50/info.json
index db08eef195..1bcf932946 100644
--- a/keyboards/handwired/jot50/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/handwired/jot50/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x6060",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B5",
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "caterina",
     "community_layouts": ["ortho_5x12"],
diff --git a/keyboards/handwired/nozbe_macro/config.h b/keyboards/handwired/nozbe_macro/config.h
index 7e54b2636f..66b0bf2b75 100644
--- a/keyboards/handwired/nozbe_macro/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/handwired/nozbe_macro/config.h
@@ -27,8 +27,6 @@
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B5
-
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
 
diff --git a/keyboards/handwired/nozbe_macro/info.json b/keyboards/handwired/nozbe_macro/info.json
index 27b088958b..162b3a6803 100644
--- a/keyboards/handwired/nozbe_macro/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/handwired/nozbe_macro/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x6060",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B5"
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/handwired/pill60/config.h b/keyboards/handwired/pill60/config.h
index 1544eb0e19..d374143192 100644
--- a/keyboards/handwired/pill60/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/handwired/pill60/config.h
@@ -18,11 +18,8 @@
 
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-/* Backlighting include */
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN           B14
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_DRIVER    PWMD5
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_CHANNEL   1
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS        5
 
 /* Encoder */
 #define ENCODERS_PAD_A \
diff --git a/keyboards/handwired/pill60/info.json b/keyboards/handwired/pill60/info.json
index bc92cf7585..891196f87b 100644
--- a/keyboards/handwired/pill60/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/handwired/pill60/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0x5444",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "driver": "software",
+        "pin": "B14",
+        "levels": 5
+    },
     "debounce": 1,
     "layouts": {
         "LAYOUT": {
diff --git a/keyboards/handwired/pill60/rules.mk b/keyboards/handwired/pill60/rules.mk
index 57681a7cda..f8bae6b6df 100644
--- a/keyboards/handwired/pill60/rules.mk
+++ b/keyboards/handwired/pill60/rules.mk
@@ -8,7 +8,6 @@ CONSOLE_ENABLE = yes        # Console for debug
 COMMAND_ENABLE = yes        # Commands for debug and configuration
 NKRO_ENABLE = yes           # Enable N-Key Rollover
 BACKLIGHT_ENABLE = yes      # Enable keyboard backlight functionality
-BACKLIGHT_DRIVER = software
 RGBLIGHT_ENABLE = no        # Enable keyboard RGB underglow
 AUDIO_ENABLE = no           # Audio output
 SLEEP_LED_ENABLE = yes
diff --git a/keyboards/handwired/prime_exl/config.h b/keyboards/handwired/prime_exl/config.h
index b08731f0a2..c4d0c8a8a2 100644
--- a/keyboards/handwired/prime_exl/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/handwired/prime_exl/config.h
@@ -25,9 +25,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
-
 /* 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/handwired/prime_exl/info.json b/keyboards/handwired/prime_exl/info.json
index d8949ec389..e1a3955d5d 100644
--- a/keyboards/handwired/prime_exl/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/handwired/prime_exl/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
     "pid": "0x6578",
     "device_version": "0.0.1"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "B7",
+    "levels": 5
+  },
   "processor": "atmega32u4",
   "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
   "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/handwired/riblee_f401/config.h b/keyboards/handwired/riblee_f401/config.h
index 886c1f7fc7..2cee851436 100644
--- a/keyboards/handwired/riblee_f401/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/handwired/riblee_f401/config.h
@@ -22,9 +22,6 @@
 
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN           A0
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS         5
-
 #define MOUSEKEY_INTERVAL 32
 
 #define TAPPING_TERM 175
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/keyboards/handwired/riblee_f401/info.json b/keyboards/handwired/riblee_f401/info.json
index ec9c7631af..94cc2c35f2 100644
--- a/keyboards/handwired/riblee_f401/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/handwired/riblee_f401/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0x002A",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "driver": "software",
+        "pin": "A0",
+        "levels": 5
+    },
     "processor": "STM32F401",
     "bootloader": "stm32-dfu",
     "board": "BLACKPILL_STM32_F401",
diff --git a/keyboards/handwired/riblee_f401/rules.mk b/keyboards/handwired/riblee_f401/rules.mk
index 6f9a638f4b..4c2d255a18 100644
--- a/keyboards/handwired/riblee_f401/rules.mk
+++ b/keyboards/handwired/riblee_f401/rules.mk
@@ -9,6 +9,5 @@ CONSOLE_ENABLE = no         # Console for debug
 COMMAND_ENABLE = no         # Commands for debug and configuration
 NKRO_ENABLE = yes           # Enable N-Key Rollover
 BACKLIGHT_ENABLE = yes      # Enable keyboard backlight functionality
-BACKLIGHT_DRIVER = software
 RGBLIGHT_ENABLE = no        # Enable keyboard RGB underglow
 AUDIO_ENABLE = no           # Audio output
diff --git a/keyboards/handwired/steamvan/rev1/config.h b/keyboards/handwired/steamvan/rev1/config.h
index a953888dc8..b52e370419 100644
--- a/keyboards/handwired/steamvan/rev1/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/handwired/steamvan/rev1/config.h
@@ -31,12 +31,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* Locking resynchronize hack */
 #define LOCKING_RESYNC_ENABLE
 
-/* Backlight configuration
- * Backlight LEDs on B8
- */
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B8
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
 #define WS2812_SPI SPID1
 #define WS2812_SPI_MOSI_PAL_MODE 5
 
diff --git a/keyboards/handwired/steamvan/rev1/info.json b/keyboards/handwired/steamvan/rev1/info.json
index ddadbcb97c..ed10d8005b 100644
--- a/keyboards/handwired/steamvan/rev1/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/handwired/steamvan/rev1/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
     "pid": "0x0000",
     "device_version": "0.0.1"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "B8",
+    "breathing": true
+  },
   "processor": "STM32F303",
   "bootloader": "stm32-dfu",
   "board": "QMK_PROTON_C",
diff --git a/keyboards/handwired/tritium_numpad/config.h b/keyboards/handwired/tritium_numpad/config.h
index 21e3abe491..5782f0e058 100644
--- a/keyboards/handwired/tritium_numpad/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/handwired/tritium_numpad/config.h
@@ -23,8 +23,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { D1, D0, D4, C6, D7, E6 }
 #define MATRIX_COL_PINS { F4, F6, B1, B2 }
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
@@ -33,10 +31,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* Locking resynchronize hack */
 #define LOCKING_RESYNC_ENABLE
 
-/* Backlight configuration
- */
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 4
-
 /* Underlight configuration
  */
 
diff --git a/keyboards/handwired/tritium_numpad/info.json b/keyboards/handwired/tritium_numpad/info.json
index 8dc967df96..b2ca85264e 100644
--- a/keyboards/handwired/tritium_numpad/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/handwired/tritium_numpad/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
     "pid": "0x6060",
     "device_version": "0.0.3"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "B6",
+    "levels": 4
+  },
   "indicators": {
     "num_lock": "D5",
     "on_state": 0
diff --git a/keyboards/heliar/wm1_hotswap/config.h b/keyboards/heliar/wm1_hotswap/config.h
index e9ddfdcae8..410d9732ef 100644
--- a/keyboards/heliar/wm1_hotswap/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/heliar/wm1_hotswap/config.h
@@ -31,5 +31,3 @@
 #define MATRIX_COL_PINS { D2, B0, B1, B2, D1, D0, C7, C6, B6, B5, B4, F4, F5, F6, F1 }
 
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
-
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
diff --git a/keyboards/heliar/wm1_hotswap/info.json b/keyboards/heliar/wm1_hotswap/info.json
index c6dda77a58..361325953d 100644
--- a/keyboards/heliar/wm1_hotswap/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/heliar/wm1_hotswap/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0xD070",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7"
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/hineybush/h10/config.h b/keyboards/hineybush/h10/config.h
index 13cc31550e..2fc1c25eb6 100644
--- a/keyboards/hineybush/h10/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/hineybush/h10/config.h
@@ -34,9 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
 /* 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/hineybush/h10/info.json b/keyboards/hineybush/h10/info.json
index d62ce90c6a..e59ba7f3e4 100644
--- a/keyboards/hineybush/h10/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/hineybush/h10/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0xEBD8",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "community_layouts": ["ortho_6x4", "numpad_6x4"],
diff --git a/keyboards/hineybush/h60/config.h b/keyboards/hineybush/h60/config.h
index 231ad9cbc3..ca8f344793 100644
--- a/keyboards/hineybush/h60/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/hineybush/h60/config.h
@@ -24,9 +24,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 12
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN B0
  #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
    #define RGBLED_NUM 16
diff --git a/keyboards/hineybush/h60/info.json b/keyboards/hineybush/h60/info.json
index e4c62971b2..eece82f5f2 100644
--- a/keyboards/hineybush/h60/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/hineybush/h60/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0xEBBE",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "levels": 12
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "community_layouts": ["60_ansi", "60_ansi_split_bs_rshift", "60_hhkb", "60_tsangan_hhkb"],
diff --git a/keyboards/hineybush/h65/config.h b/keyboards/hineybush/h65/config.h
index 33c411b32d..925f0498ca 100644
--- a/keyboards/hineybush/h65/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/hineybush/h65/config.h
@@ -34,9 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN D2
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
 #    define RGBLED_NUM 17
diff --git a/keyboards/hineybush/h65/info.json b/keyboards/hineybush/h65/info.json
index 7a6658bf89..e1bebb560c 100644
--- a/keyboards/hineybush/h65/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/hineybush/h65/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0xE9E4",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "E6"
     },
diff --git a/keyboards/hineybush/h65_hotswap/config.h b/keyboards/hineybush/h65_hotswap/config.h
index 33c411b32d..925f0498ca 100644
--- a/keyboards/hineybush/h65_hotswap/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/hineybush/h65_hotswap/config.h
@@ -34,9 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN D2
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
 #    define RGBLED_NUM 17
diff --git a/keyboards/hineybush/h65_hotswap/info.json b/keyboards/hineybush/h65_hotswap/info.json
index c69a6c1491..9eebb77345 100644
--- a/keyboards/hineybush/h65_hotswap/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/hineybush/h65_hotswap/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0xE8B7",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "E6"
     },
diff --git a/keyboards/hineybush/h660s/config.h b/keyboards/hineybush/h660s/config.h
index d96fbfe078..e8e84f1117 100644
--- a/keyboards/hineybush/h660s/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/hineybush/h660s/config.h
@@ -34,9 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN B0
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
 #    define RGBLED_NUM 16
diff --git a/keyboards/hineybush/h660s/info.json b/keyboards/hineybush/h660s/info.json
index 880f31c923..d773651ee6 100644
--- a/keyboards/hineybush/h660s/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/hineybush/h660s/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0xEB1B",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/hineybush/h75_singa/config.h b/keyboards/hineybush/h75_singa/config.h
index 0bfcc3e935..55b920a2b9 100644
--- a/keyboards/hineybush/h75_singa/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/hineybush/h75_singa/config.h
@@ -34,10 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN B3
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
    #define RGBLED_NUM 22
diff --git a/keyboards/hineybush/h75_singa/info.json b/keyboards/hineybush/h75_singa/info.json
index 6ca317e720..94e8d256fd 100644
--- a/keyboards/hineybush/h75_singa/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/hineybush/h75_singa/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0xEC9A",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/hineybush/h87a/config.h b/keyboards/hineybush/h87a/config.h
index 217f69a296..f267f09020 100644
--- a/keyboards/hineybush/h87a/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/hineybush/h87a/config.h
@@ -33,8 +33,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-
 /* 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/hineybush/h87a/info.json b/keyboards/hineybush/h87a/info.json
index c24e1082dc..db1fd91d13 100644
--- a/keyboards/hineybush/h87a/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/hineybush/h87a/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0xECE9",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7"
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/hineybush/h88/config.h b/keyboards/hineybush/h88/config.h
index 7d245ed294..9a75238cb3 100644
--- a/keyboards/hineybush/h88/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/hineybush/h88/config.h
@@ -34,8 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-
 /* 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/hineybush/h88/info.json b/keyboards/hineybush/h88/info.json
index c011d100ae..bd362c74b5 100644
--- a/keyboards/hineybush/h88/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/hineybush/h88/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0xECA2",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7"
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/hineybush/hbcp/config.h b/keyboards/hineybush/hbcp/config.h
index 6fbd5c2580..e0eed7f414 100644
--- a/keyboards/hineybush/hbcp/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/hineybush/hbcp/config.h
@@ -38,9 +38,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 //EITHERWAY is supported through a custom matrix
 //#define DIODE_DIRECTION EITHERWAY
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN B0
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
    #define RGBLED_NUM 27
diff --git a/keyboards/hineybush/hbcp/info.json b/keyboards/hineybush/hbcp/info.json
index 8e1b8bbbcc..0e31272ed4 100644
--- a/keyboards/hineybush/hbcp/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/hineybush/hbcp/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0xECE8",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "at90usb1286",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/hineybush/physix/config.h b/keyboards/hineybush/physix/config.h
index 8c62417078..ee7b90de23 100644
--- a/keyboards/hineybush/physix/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/hineybush/physix/config.h
@@ -34,9 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN E6
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
    #define RGBLED_NUM 26
diff --git a/keyboards/hineybush/physix/info.json b/keyboards/hineybush/physix/info.json
index 828e8fbb4f..b611de62e4 100644
--- a/keyboards/hineybush/physix/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/hineybush/physix/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0xEC81",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/hnahkb/freyr/config.h b/keyboards/hnahkb/freyr/config.h
index 9a2833ebe7..1903af4ff1 100644
--- a/keyboards/hnahkb/freyr/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/hnahkb/freyr/config.h
@@ -34,9 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
 /* 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/hnahkb/freyr/info.json b/keyboards/hnahkb/freyr/info.json
index 547aabaade..7c946bd78a 100644
--- a/keyboards/hnahkb/freyr/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/hnahkb/freyr/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x1895",
         "device_version": "0.0.2"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B6",
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "B3",
         "scroll_lock": "B7",
diff --git a/keyboards/hnahkb/stella/config.h b/keyboards/hnahkb/stella/config.h
index 2a1ea8a0ff..34c3aafab4 100644
--- a/keyboards/hnahkb/stella/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/hnahkb/stella/config.h
@@ -34,9 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN E2
 #define RGBLED_NUM 14
 
diff --git a/keyboards/hnahkb/stella/info.json b/keyboards/hnahkb/stella/info.json
index 59465e3be9..593dc47771 100644
--- a/keyboards/hnahkb/stella/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/hnahkb/stella/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x0AB7",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B6",
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "B3",
         "scroll_lock": "B7",
diff --git a/keyboards/hnahkb/vn66/config.h b/keyboards/hnahkb/vn66/config.h
index 780ed729a3..6388d79320 100644
--- a/keyboards/hnahkb/vn66/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/hnahkb/vn66/config.h
@@ -34,10 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 4
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
 #define ENCODERS_PAD_A { B0 }
 #define ENCODERS_PAD_B { B7 }
 #define ENCODER_RESOLUTION 2
diff --git a/keyboards/hnahkb/vn66/info.json b/keyboards/hnahkb/vn66/info.json
index a85d29b644..6a3f12e65e 100644
--- a/keyboards/hnahkb/vn66/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/hnahkb/vn66/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0xCA2C",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B6",
+        "levels": 4,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "E6",
         "on_state": 0
diff --git a/keyboards/horrortroll/chinese_pcb/black_e65/config.h b/keyboards/horrortroll/chinese_pcb/black_e65/config.h
index f058f17f82..9e040808d2 100644
--- a/keyboards/horrortroll/chinese_pcb/black_e65/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/horrortroll/chinese_pcb/black_e65/config.h
@@ -27,12 +27,6 @@
 /* Forcing to use NKRO instead 6KRO */
 #define FORCE_NKRO
 
-#ifdef BACKLIGHT_ENABLE
-    /* Backlight config */
-    #define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-    #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
-#endif
-
 #ifdef RGBLIGHT_ENABLE
     /* RGB Lighting config */
     #define RGB_DI_PIN E2
diff --git a/keyboards/horrortroll/chinese_pcb/black_e65/info.json b/keyboards/horrortroll/chinese_pcb/black_e65/info.json
index c1927fc3d1..24fae0c08a 100644
--- a/keyboards/horrortroll/chinese_pcb/black_e65/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/horrortroll/chinese_pcb/black_e65/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x7000",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B6",
+        "levels": 6
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "C7"
     },
diff --git a/keyboards/hotdox/config.h b/keyboards/hotdox/config.h
index 284f7026e6..ee7b25cf6f 100644
--- a/keyboards/hotdox/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/hotdox/config.h
@@ -29,8 +29,6 @@
 )
 #endif
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-
 #define LED_BRIGHTNESS_LO       15
 #define LED_BRIGHTNESS_HI       255
 
diff --git a/keyboards/hotdox/info.json b/keyboards/hotdox/info.json
index 8a67473fb8..2e2352b7ee 100644
--- a/keyboards/hotdox/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/hotdox/info.json
@@ -7,6 +7,9 @@
       "pid": "0x0001",
       "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+      "pin": "B7"
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "community_layouts": ["ergodox"],
diff --git a/keyboards/idobao/id75/v1/config.h b/keyboards/idobao/id75/v1/config.h
index 8185c4f3ff..54f0fc0c7c 100644
--- a/keyboards/idobao/id75/v1/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/idobao/id75/v1/config.h
@@ -34,9 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN F0
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
     #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_ALTERNATING
diff --git a/keyboards/idobao/id75/v1/info.json b/keyboards/idobao/id75/v1/info.json
index 16285f6819..a192072701 100644
--- a/keyboards/idobao/id75/v1/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/idobao/id75/v1/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
     "pid": "0x0075",
     "device_version": "0.0.1"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "B7",
+    "breathing": true
+  },
   "processor": "atmega32u4",
   "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
   "community_layouts": ["ortho_5x15"],
diff --git a/keyboards/idobao/id80/v2/config.h b/keyboards/idobao/id80/v2/config.h
index 960dcbc9be..d3eb71dc92 100644
--- a/keyboards/idobao/id80/v2/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/idobao/id80/v2/config.h
@@ -48,11 +48,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#ifdef BACKLIGHT_ENABLE
-    #define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-    #define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#endif
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN E2
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
     #define RGBLED_NUM 20       /* 16 underglow LEDs, 4 top LEDs */
diff --git a/keyboards/idobao/id80/v2/info.json b/keyboards/idobao/id80/v2/info.json
index 0fd9def9de..89b64f3951 100644
--- a/keyboards/idobao/id80/v2/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/idobao/id80/v2/info.json
@@ -6,6 +6,10 @@
         "vid": "0x6964",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B6",
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "C7",
         "on_state": 0
diff --git a/keyboards/idobao/id87/v1/config.h b/keyboards/idobao/id87/v1/config.h
index 2d3348e4e7..2f4ebd7744 100644
--- a/keyboards/idobao/id87/v1/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/idobao/id87/v1/config.h
@@ -33,8 +33,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION ROW2COL
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN E2
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
     #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_ALTERNATING
diff --git a/keyboards/idobao/id87/v1/info.json b/keyboards/idobao/id87/v1/info.json
index 6d96abf860..ca39654575 100644
--- a/keyboards/idobao/id87/v1/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/idobao/id87/v1/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x0087",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B6"
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "C7"
     },
diff --git a/keyboards/idobao/id96/config.h b/keyboards/idobao/id96/config.h
index ab5d7513db..7f48dc7752 100644
--- a/keyboards/idobao/id96/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/idobao/id96/config.h
@@ -26,12 +26,6 @@
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION ROW2COL
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-#ifdef BACKLIGHT_PIN
-  #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 7
-  #define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#endif
-
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
 
diff --git a/keyboards/idobao/id96/info.json b/keyboards/idobao/id96/info.json
index 2e09232dae..2046283d8e 100644
--- a/keyboards/idobao/id96/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/idobao/id96/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0x0096",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B6",
+        "levels": 7,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "C7",
         "num_lock": "C6",
diff --git a/keyboards/idobao/montex/v1/config.h b/keyboards/idobao/montex/v1/config.h
index 314d812937..5c612855fb 100644
--- a/keyboards/idobao/montex/v1/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/idobao/montex/v1/config.h
@@ -24,8 +24,6 @@
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION ROW2COL
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
 
diff --git a/keyboards/idobao/montex/v1/info.json b/keyboards/idobao/montex/v1/info.json
index cd4ccc6256..725ddc0c4d 100644
--- a/keyboards/idobao/montex/v1/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/idobao/montex/v1/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x6060",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B6"
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/illuminati/is0/config.h b/keyboards/illuminati/is0/config.h
index 890452e54e..f7f6409149 100644
--- a/keyboards/illuminati/is0/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/illuminati/is0/config.h
@@ -34,10 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
-
 /* 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/illuminati/is0/info.json b/keyboards/illuminati/is0/info.json
index 04964b0955..1d201e3535 100644
--- a/keyboards/illuminati/is0/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/illuminati/is0/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0x0012",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "levels": 5,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u2",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/ilumkb/primus75/config.h b/keyboards/ilumkb/primus75/config.h
index 7516f571e1..5e8abdf2e0 100644
--- a/keyboards/ilumkb/primus75/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/ilumkb/primus75/config.h
@@ -23,11 +23,6 @@
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-#ifdef BACKLIGHT_PIN
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
-#endif
-
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
 
diff --git a/keyboards/ilumkb/primus75/info.json b/keyboards/ilumkb/primus75/info.json
index ac5f0280a1..9b665dda74 100644
--- a/keyboards/ilumkb/primus75/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/ilumkb/primus75/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x1014",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B6",
+        "levels": 5
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "B2",
         "num_lock": "E2",
diff --git a/keyboards/ilumkb/volcano660/config.h b/keyboards/ilumkb/volcano660/config.h
index 4ca91111f1..c63b26264e 100644
--- a/keyboards/ilumkb/volcano660/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/ilumkb/volcano660/config.h
@@ -32,9 +32,6 @@
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
-
 /* 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/ilumkb/volcano660/info.json b/keyboards/ilumkb/volcano660/info.json
index c6eb8bb5c5..9e5ec18b67 100644
--- a/keyboards/ilumkb/volcano660/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/ilumkb/volcano660/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x0002",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "levels": 5
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/iron180/config.h b/keyboards/iron180/config.h
index 2e57ae8470..b47b2ccf50 100644
--- a/keyboards/iron180/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/iron180/config.h
@@ -21,12 +21,9 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { B9 , B8 , A15, B0 , A7 , A5 }
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN           A6
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_DRIVER    PWMD3
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_CHANNEL   1
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE      1
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 20
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
 
 /* 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..3c7798508f 100644
--- a/keyboards/iron180/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/iron180/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0x1180",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "A6",
+        "levels": 20,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "STM32F072",
     "bootloader": "stm32-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/iron180/rules.mk b/keyboards/iron180/rules.mk
index 924e14bfe4..488d0df4b9 100644
--- a/keyboards/iron180/rules.mk
+++ b/keyboards/iron180/rules.mk
@@ -8,7 +8,6 @@ CONSOLE_ENABLE = yes        # Console for debug
 COMMAND_ENABLE = yes        # Commands for debug and configuration
 NKRO_ENABLE = yes           # Enable N-Key Rollover
 BACKLIGHT_ENABLE = yes      # Enable keyboard backlight functionality
-BACKLIGHT_DRIVER = pwm
 RGBLIGHT_ENABLE = no        # Enable keyboard RGB underglow
 AUDIO_ENABLE = no           # Audio output
 ENCODER_ENABLE = no
diff --git a/keyboards/j80/config.h b/keyboards/j80/config.h
index 0caaf513c3..47eac652c5 100644
--- a/keyboards/j80/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/j80/config.h
@@ -22,5 +22,3 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define MATRIX_COL_PINS { A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, C7, C6, C5, C4, C3, C2, A0 }
 
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
-
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN D4
diff --git a/keyboards/j80/info.json b/keyboards/j80/info.json
index a802143866..c57e9e3e2a 100644
--- a/keyboards/j80/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/j80/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
     "pid": "0x422D",
     "device_version": "0.0.1"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "D4"
+  },
   "indicators": {
     "caps_lock": "D1",
     "num_lock": "D0",
diff --git a/keyboards/jacky_studio/bear_65/config.h b/keyboards/jacky_studio/bear_65/config.h
index 2d9015cc4c..0caf635045 100644
--- a/keyboards/jacky_studio/bear_65/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/jacky_studio/bear_65/config.h
@@ -20,12 +20,6 @@
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION ROW2COL
 
-/* number of backlight levels */
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-
-/* Set 0 if debouncing isn't needed */
-#define DEBOUNCE 5
-
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
 
diff --git a/keyboards/jacky_studio/bear_65/rev1/info.json b/keyboards/jacky_studio/bear_65/rev1/info.json
index 82e7d33eb5..ed5768bf32 100644
--- a/keyboards/jacky_studio/bear_65/rev1/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/jacky_studio/bear_65/rev1/info.json
@@ -10,6 +10,9 @@
         "pid": "0x000A",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B6"
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "C7",
         "on_state": 0
diff --git a/keyboards/jacky_studio/bear_65/rev2/info.json b/keyboards/jacky_studio/bear_65/rev2/info.json
index 43200ec5d5..147dc2ade4 100644
--- a/keyboards/jacky_studio/bear_65/rev2/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/jacky_studio/bear_65/rev2/info.json
@@ -10,6 +10,9 @@
         "pid": "0x0428",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B6"
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "C7",
         "on_state": 0
diff --git a/keyboards/jacky_studio/s7_elephant/rev2/config.h b/keyboards/jacky_studio/s7_elephant/rev2/config.h
index edfc458a2a..1a6e9cea9e 100644
--- a/keyboards/jacky_studio/s7_elephant/rev2/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/jacky_studio/s7_elephant/rev2/config.h
@@ -33,9 +33,6 @@
 
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION ROW2COL
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 15
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN E2
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHING
diff --git a/keyboards/jacky_studio/s7_elephant/rev2/info.json b/keyboards/jacky_studio/s7_elephant/rev2/info.json
index 0b63a48b6a..639b5a3897 100644
--- a/keyboards/jacky_studio/s7_elephant/rev2/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/jacky_studio/s7_elephant/rev2/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x0008",
         "device_version": "0.0.2"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B6",
+        "levels": 15
+    },
     "bootmagic": {
         "matrix": [0, 15]
     },
diff --git a/keyboards/jae/j01/config.h b/keyboards/jae/j01/config.h
index 34acf79062..8afbaabca0 100644
--- a/keyboards/jae/j01/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/jae/j01/config.h
@@ -35,10 +35,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7 
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 4
-
 /* 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/jae/j01/info.json b/keyboards/jae/j01/info.json
index 1f2b843d6f..6f0b5d485d 100644
--- a/keyboards/jae/j01/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/jae/j01/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0x0143",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "levels": 4,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "bootmagic": {
         "matrix": [0, 2]
     },
diff --git a/keyboards/jc65/v32a/config.h b/keyboards/jc65/v32a/config.h
index 4d27750629..62501a05d1 100644
--- a/keyboards/jc65/v32a/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/jc65/v32a/config.h
@@ -22,8 +22,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define MATRIX_COL_PINS { A0, A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, C7, C6, C5, C4, C3, C2, D7 }
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN D4
-
 #define RGBLED_NUM 16
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHING
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_RAINBOW_MOOD
diff --git a/keyboards/jc65/v32a/info.json b/keyboards/jc65/v32a/info.json
index b03bb73a6e..b9693c8e72 100644
--- a/keyboards/jc65/v32a/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/jc65/v32a/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
     "pid": "0x5679",
     "device_version": "2.0.0"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "D4"
+  },
   "indicators": {
     "caps_lock": "D1"
   },
diff --git a/keyboards/jc65/v32u4/config.h b/keyboards/jc65/v32u4/config.h
index f7a182895a..eca08d7d92 100644
--- a/keyboards/jc65/v32u4/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/jc65/v32u4/config.h
@@ -40,6 +40,4 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define RGBLIGHT_VAL_STEP 8
 #endif
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
diff --git a/keyboards/jc65/v32u4/info.json b/keyboards/jc65/v32u4/info.json
index 76adb227c7..e20dccdbfa 100644
--- a/keyboards/jc65/v32u4/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/jc65/v32u4/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
     "pid": "0x6060",
     "device_version": "0.0.2"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "B6"
+  },
   "indicators": {
     "caps_lock": "B2",
     "on_state": 0
diff --git a/keyboards/jd45/config.h b/keyboards/jd45/config.h
index 68823699ab..25153db750 100644
--- a/keyboards/jd45/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/jd45/config.h
@@ -22,8 +22,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { F0, F1, F5, B4 }
 #define MATRIX_COL_PINS { F4, D7, B5, B6, C6, C7, D4, D6, D5, D0, D1, D2, B0 }
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
diff --git a/keyboards/jd45/info.json b/keyboards/jd45/info.json
index 9113ae7e0d..725431c672 100644
--- a/keyboards/jd45/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/jd45/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
     "pid": "0x6060",
     "device_version": "0.0.1"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "B7"
+  },
   "processor": "atmega32u4",
   "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
   "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/jian/nsrev2/config.h b/keyboards/jian/nsrev2/config.h
index eba3f5247b..3e2fa93f31 100644
--- a/keyboards/jian/nsrev2/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/jian/nsrev2/config.h
@@ -27,12 +27,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
 #define PHYSICAL_LEDS_ENABLE
 
-#ifdef BACKLIGHT_ENABLE
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN C6
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING //not working with splits right now
-#endif
-
 /* ws2812 RGB LED */
 #define RGB_DI_PIN D4
 #define RGBLIGHT_TIMER
diff --git a/keyboards/jian/nsrev2/info.json b/keyboards/jian/nsrev2/info.json
index bb64f79e58..74121b2fda 100644
--- a/keyboards/jian/nsrev2/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/jian/nsrev2/info.json
@@ -3,6 +3,11 @@
     "usb": {
         "device_version": "2.1.0"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "C6",
+        "levels": 5,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "qmk_lufa_bootloader": {
         "esc_input": "B1",
         "esc_output": "D3"
diff --git a/keyboards/jian/rev1/config.h b/keyboards/jian/rev1/config.h
index 4b32d8fc0b..083b235a2e 100644
--- a/keyboards/jian/rev1/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/jian/rev1/config.h
@@ -78,11 +78,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define UPDATE_SCROLL_LOCK_LED() writePin(SCROLL_LOCK_LED_PIN, !led_state.scroll_lock)
 #endif // SCROLL_NMOSFET
 
-#ifdef BACKLIGHT_ENABLE
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
-#endif
-
 /* ws2812 RGB LED */
 #define RGB_DI_PIN D4
 #define RGBLIGHT_TIMER
diff --git a/keyboards/jian/rev1/info.json b/keyboards/jian/rev1/info.json
index bcd7c88d69..fc65cb13b8 100644
--- a/keyboards/jian/rev1/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/jian/rev1/info.json
@@ -3,6 +3,10 @@
     "usb": {
         "device_version": "1.0.0"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B6",
+        "levels": 5
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "caterina"
 }
diff --git a/keyboards/jian/rev2/config.h b/keyboards/jian/rev2/config.h
index 061e1185cf..37e8f0458d 100644
--- a/keyboards/jian/rev2/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/jian/rev2/config.h
@@ -30,11 +30,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define PHYSICAL_LEDS_ENABLE
 #define IOS_DEVICE_ENABLE
 
-#ifdef BACKLIGHT_ENABLE
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN C6
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
-#endif
-
 /* ws2812 RGB LED */
 #define RGB_DI_PIN D4
 #define RGBLIGHT_TIMER
diff --git a/keyboards/jian/rev2/info.json b/keyboards/jian/rev2/info.json
index 0e87ca3bb6..642bf83efc 100644
--- a/keyboards/jian/rev2/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/jian/rev2/info.json
@@ -3,6 +3,10 @@
     "usb": {
         "device_version": "2.0.0"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "C6",
+        "levels": 5
+    },
     "qmk_lufa_bootloader": {
         "esc_input": "B1",
         "esc_output": "D3"
diff --git a/keyboards/jiran/rev1/config.h b/keyboards/jiran/rev1/config.h
deleted file mode 100644
index d676c4b6b0..0000000000
--- a/keyboards/jiran/rev1/config.h
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,20 +0,0 @@
-/*
-Copyright 2017 Danny Nguyen <danny@keeb.io>
-
-This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
-it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
-the Free Software Foundation, either version 2 of the License, or
-(at your option) any later version.
-
-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.
-
-You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
-along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
-*/
-
-#pragma once
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
diff --git a/keyboards/jiran/rev1/info.json b/keyboards/jiran/rev1/info.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..830440f4f6
--- /dev/null
+++ b/keyboards/jiran/rev1/info.json
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+{
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B6",
+        "levels": 5
+    }
+}
diff --git a/keyboards/kagizaraya/scythe/config.h b/keyboards/kagizaraya/scythe/config.h
index ba2c696cb9..481d3400dd 100644
--- a/keyboards/kagizaraya/scythe/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/kagizaraya/scythe/config.h
@@ -33,8 +33,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-
 #define RGBLIGHT_SPLIT 1
 #define RGB_DI_PIN F0
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
diff --git a/keyboards/kagizaraya/scythe/info.json b/keyboards/kagizaraya/scythe/info.json
index 1df3883ff2..acab68f80b 100644
--- a/keyboards/kagizaraya/scythe/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/kagizaraya/scythe/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x3941",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7"
+    },
     "split": {
         "soft_serial_pin": "D0"
     },
diff --git a/keyboards/kb_elmo/twelvekey/config.h b/keyboards/kb_elmo/twelvekey/config.h
index aae47646bd..19bd22c473 100644
--- a/keyboards/kb_elmo/twelvekey/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/kb_elmo/twelvekey/config.h
@@ -24,7 +24,3 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
-
-/* Backlight */
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B1
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 8
diff --git a/keyboards/kb_elmo/twelvekey/info.json b/keyboards/kb_elmo/twelvekey/info.json
index 3155d03b89..0dfc233ff5 100644
--- a/keyboards/kb_elmo/twelvekey/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/kb_elmo/twelvekey/info.json
@@ -9,6 +9,8 @@
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
     "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B1",
+        "levels": 8,
         "on_state": 0
     },
     "processor": "atmega328p",
diff --git a/keyboards/kbdfans/bella/soldered/config.h b/keyboards/kbdfans/bella/soldered/config.h
index e57f1c261d..cd44097127 100755
--- a/keyboards/kbdfans/bella/soldered/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/kbdfans/bella/soldered/config.h
@@ -20,7 +20,5 @@
 
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
 #define LOCKING_RESYNC_ENABLE
diff --git a/keyboards/kbdfans/bella/soldered/info.json b/keyboards/kbdfans/bella/soldered/info.json
index ebe65f8348..a98dfd3712 100644
--- a/keyboards/kbdfans/bella/soldered/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/kbdfans/bella/soldered/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x0007",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7"
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd19x/config.h b/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd19x/config.h
index 804446cb19..0fd9b10373 100644
--- a/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd19x/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd19x/config.h
@@ -34,8 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN E2
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHING
diff --git a/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd19x/info.json b/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd19x/info.json
index f7cdb23dfa..9333221c57 100644
--- a/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd19x/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd19x/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x0191",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B6"
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "B0",
         "num_lock": "B2",
diff --git a/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd4x/config.h b/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd4x/config.h
index a034e81a6e..fd338e9214 100644
--- a/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd4x/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd4x/config.h
@@ -33,10 +33,7 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-#ifdef BACKLIGHT_PIN
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#endif
+
 #define RGB_DI_PIN E2
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHING
diff --git a/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd4x/info.json b/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd4x/info.json
index 620855a79f..e8e7168ccc 100644
--- a/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd4x/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd4x/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x0000",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B6",
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "community_layouts": ["ortho_4x12", "planck_mit"],
diff --git a/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd66/config.h b/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd66/config.h
index 761579ba51..3c24eaa645 100644
--- a/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd66/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd66/config.h
@@ -33,10 +33,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-#ifdef BACKLIGHT_PIN
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#endif
 
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
diff --git a/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd66/info.json b/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd66/info.json
index 3d12131cae..c3824412b9 100644
--- a/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd66/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd66/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
     "pid": "0xBD66",
     "device_version": "0.0.1"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "B6",
+    "breathing": true
+  },
   "processor": "atmega32u4",
   "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
   "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd67/hotswap/config.h b/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd67/hotswap/config.h
index 3bf46dc318..d509761fee 100644
--- a/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd67/hotswap/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd67/hotswap/config.h
@@ -34,10 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#ifdef BACKLIGHT_PIN
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#endif
 #define RGB_DI_PIN B4
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
   #define RGBLED_NUM 8
diff --git a/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd67/hotswap/info.json b/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd67/hotswap/info.json
index 25ffaef251..e81600b117 100644
--- a/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd67/hotswap/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd67/hotswap/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x6065",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "community_layouts": ["65_ansi_blocker_split_bs"],
diff --git a/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd67/mkii_soldered/config.h b/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd67/mkii_soldered/config.h
index 9b25d0a2db..1061f94bc2 100644
--- a/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd67/mkii_soldered/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd67/mkii_soldered/config.h
@@ -34,11 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#ifdef BACKLIGHT_PIN
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#endif
-
 /* 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/kbdfans/kbd67/mkii_soldered/info.json b/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd67/mkii_soldered/info.json
index 99fa935900..b439b97736 100644
--- a/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd67/mkii_soldered/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd67/mkii_soldered/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x0013",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "community_layouts": ["65_ansi_blocker", "65_ansi_blocker_split_bs", "65_iso_blocker", "65_iso_blocker_split_bs"],
diff --git a/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd67/rev1/config.h b/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd67/rev1/config.h
index 2b306cc41d..0980b80ed3 100644
--- a/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd67/rev1/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd67/rev1/config.h
@@ -34,10 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-#ifdef BACKLIGHT_PIN
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#endif
 #define RGB_DI_PIN E2
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
   #define RGBLED_NUM 20
diff --git a/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd67/rev1/info.json b/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd67/rev1/info.json
index 0c0e80ee2d..f4e5ca006d 100644
--- a/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd67/rev1/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd67/rev1/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
     "pid": "0x6066",
     "device_version": "0.0.1"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "B6",
+    "breathing": true
+  },
   "indicators": {
     "caps_lock": "B2",
     "on_state": 0
diff --git a/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd67/rev2/config.h b/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd67/rev2/config.h
index 0dde4254f9..89bb76ca9f 100644
--- a/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd67/rev2/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd67/rev2/config.h
@@ -24,8 +24,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B5
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN E2
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHING
diff --git a/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd67/rev2/info.json b/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd67/rev2/info.json
index 108d462993..b148eff402 100644
--- a/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd67/rev2/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd67/rev2/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x6067",
         "device_version": "0.0.2"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B5"
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "D4",
         "on_state": 0
diff --git a/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd6x/config.h b/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd6x/config.h
index 6efda14b8e..823f3c6f35 100644
--- a/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd6x/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd6x/config.h
@@ -34,10 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#ifdef BACKLIGHT_PIN
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#endif
 #define RGB_DI_PIN F0
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHING
diff --git a/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd6x/info.json b/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd6x/info.json
index 7c64c7e789..1aa4481830 100644
--- a/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd6x/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd6x/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x3658",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "B6"
     },
diff --git a/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd75/config.h b/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd75/config.h
index e7c27255c9..7b630434d4 100644
--- a/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd75/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd75/config.h
@@ -11,11 +11,6 @@
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-#ifdef BACKLIGHT_PIN
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
-#endif
-
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
 
diff --git a/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd75/rev1/info.json b/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd75/rev1/info.json
index 4193137ff2..e1cc9ee7bc 100644
--- a/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd75/rev1/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd75/rev1/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x6060",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B6",
+        "levels": 5
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "B2",
         "on_state": 0
diff --git a/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd75/rev2/info.json b/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd75/rev2/info.json
index d76879ded0..a5436f05ac 100644
--- a/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd75/rev2/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd75/rev2/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x6061",
         "device_version": "0.0.2"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B6",
+        "levels": 5
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "B2",
         "on_state": 0
diff --git a/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd8x/config.h b/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd8x/config.h
index f4e3dc2070..26f5030f4d 100644
--- a/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd8x/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd8x/config.h
@@ -34,10 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-#ifdef BACKLIGHT_PIN
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#endif
 #define RGB_DI_PIN E2
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHING
diff --git a/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd8x/info.json b/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd8x/info.json
index 53c2c5f17a..400e29bb3f 100644
--- a/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd8x/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd8x/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
     "pid": "0x0000",
     "device_version": "0.0.1"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "B6",
+    "breathing": true
+  },
   "indicators": {
     "caps_lock": "B3",
     "num_lock": "B1",
diff --git a/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd8x_mk2/config.h b/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd8x_mk2/config.h
index 58b5ec51ee..c11821425f 100644
--- a/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd8x_mk2/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd8x_mk2/config.h
@@ -34,10 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#ifdef BACKLIGHT_PIN
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#endif
 #define RGB_DI_PIN B3
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
   #define RGBLED_NUM 20
diff --git a/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd8x_mk2/info.json b/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd8x_mk2/info.json
index 236aefeb3f..5fb4c7c089 100644
--- a/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd8x_mk2/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/kbdfans/kbd8x_mk2/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x0005",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "E6",
         "scroll_lock": "B2",
diff --git a/keyboards/kbdfans/kbdpad/mk1/config.h b/keyboards/kbdfans/kbdpad/mk1/config.h
index 4d987ffdb9..acd78533ee 100644
--- a/keyboards/kbdfans/kbdpad/mk1/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/kbdfans/kbdpad/mk1/config.h
@@ -23,9 +23,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN D4
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHING
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_RAINBOW_MOOD
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_RAINBOW_SWIRL
diff --git a/keyboards/kbdfans/kbdpad/mk1/info.json b/keyboards/kbdfans/kbdpad/mk1/info.json
index dcd35e62f2..97d4c827a1 100644
--- a/keyboards/kbdfans/kbdpad/mk1/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/kbdfans/kbdpad/mk1/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x422D",
         "device_version": "2.0.0"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "D4",
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "num_lock": "D0"
     },
diff --git a/keyboards/kbdfans/kbdpad/mk2/config.h b/keyboards/kbdfans/kbdpad/mk2/config.h
index 89fd2bd2a5..ffc9d00e5f 100644
--- a/keyboards/kbdfans/kbdpad/mk2/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/kbdfans/kbdpad/mk2/config.h
@@ -34,11 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#ifdef BACKLIGHT_PIN
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
-#endif
 #define RGB_DI_PIN B5
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
   #define RGBLED_NUM 16
diff --git a/keyboards/kbdfans/kbdpad/mk2/info.json b/keyboards/kbdfans/kbdpad/mk2/info.json
index c82e825551..54657e5c12 100644
--- a/keyboards/kbdfans/kbdpad/mk2/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/kbdfans/kbdpad/mk2/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0x0006",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "levels": 5,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "num_lock": "B4",
         "on_state": 0
diff --git a/keyboards/kbdfans/maja_soldered/config.h b/keyboards/kbdfans/maja_soldered/config.h
index 8bb975f297..bf315f1ee3 100755
--- a/keyboards/kbdfans/maja_soldered/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/kbdfans/maja_soldered/config.h
@@ -20,8 +20,6 @@
 #define MATRIX_COL_PINS { C6, C7, F7, F6, F5, F4, F1, B0, B1, B2, B3, B7, D2, D3, D5 }
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B5
-
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
 
diff --git a/keyboards/kbdfans/maja_soldered/info.json b/keyboards/kbdfans/maja_soldered/info.json
index b6e15112a3..b59d3eae39 100644
--- a/keyboards/kbdfans/maja_soldered/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/kbdfans/maja_soldered/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x6069",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B5"
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "debounce": 3,
diff --git a/keyboards/kbdfans/niu_mini/config.h b/keyboards/kbdfans/niu_mini/config.h
index 081823c777..bb78066a43 100644
--- a/keyboards/kbdfans/niu_mini/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/kbdfans/niu_mini/config.h
@@ -25,11 +25,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-#ifdef BACKLIGHT_PIN
-    #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 4
-#endif
-
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
 
diff --git a/keyboards/kbdfans/niu_mini/info.json b/keyboards/kbdfans/niu_mini/info.json
index 7b724cc38d..f381993ad3 100644
--- a/keyboards/kbdfans/niu_mini/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/kbdfans/niu_mini/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x0001",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B6",
+        "levels": 4
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "community_layouts": ["ortho_4x12", "planck_mit"],
diff --git a/keyboards/kc60/config.h b/keyboards/kc60/config.h
index 70d0ea513c..fa74b02663 100644
--- a/keyboards/kc60/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/kc60/config.h
@@ -34,10 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN F5
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
 #    define RGBLED_NUM 16
diff --git a/keyboards/kc60/info.json b/keyboards/kc60/info.json
index e1b13f46a0..7783ffee54 100644
--- a/keyboards/kc60/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/kc60/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0x6FFC",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B6",
+        "levels": 5,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "community_layouts": ["60_ansi"],
diff --git a/keyboards/kc60se/config.h b/keyboards/kc60se/config.h
index f84ace19bf..2640ba6397 100644
--- a/keyboards/kc60se/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/kc60se/config.h
@@ -25,9 +25,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN F5
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
-
 /*
  * Feature disable options
  *  These options are also useful to firmware size reduction.
diff --git a/keyboards/kc60se/info.json b/keyboards/kc60se/info.json
index 3815eaf7a3..8779172a97 100644
--- a/keyboards/kc60se/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/kc60se/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x0000",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "F5",
+        "levels": 6
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "community_layouts": ["60_ansi", "60_ansi_split_bs_rshift", "60_iso", "60_iso_split_bs_rshift"],
diff --git a/keyboards/keebio/bdn9/rev1/config.h b/keyboards/keebio/bdn9/rev1/config.h
index d34d9756f9..c9e0a63896 100644
--- a/keyboards/keebio/bdn9/rev1/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/keebio/bdn9/rev1/config.h
@@ -20,9 +20,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define ENCODERS_PAD_A { D0, F6, B6 }
 #define ENCODERS_PAD_B { D1, F5, F7 }
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B5
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 7
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN D3
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
   #define RGBLED_NUM 4
diff --git a/keyboards/keebio/bdn9/rev1/info.json b/keyboards/keebio/bdn9/rev1/info.json
index e5dea50260..ec52e8ef6b 100644
--- a/keyboards/keebio/bdn9/rev1/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/keebio/bdn9/rev1/info.json
@@ -4,6 +4,10 @@
         "pid": "0x1133",
         "device_version": "1.0.0"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B5",
+        "levels": 7
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "caterina",
     "matrix_pins": {
diff --git a/keyboards/keebio/chocopad/config.h b/keyboards/keebio/chocopad/config.h
index a5cac21f2f..6d28712e8c 100644
--- a/keyboards/keebio/chocopad/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/keebio/chocopad/config.h
@@ -8,9 +8,6 @@
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B5
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
-
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
 
diff --git a/keyboards/keebio/chocopad/info.json b/keyboards/keebio/chocopad/info.json
index eee4f8170d..9b047cc4fc 100644
--- a/keyboards/keebio/chocopad/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/keebio/chocopad/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
     "pid": "0x1144",
     "device_version": "1.0.0"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "B5",
+    "levels": 6
+  },
   "processor": "atmega32u4",
   "bootloader": "caterina",
   "community_layouts": ["ortho_4x4"],
diff --git a/keyboards/keebio/dilly/config.h b/keyboards/keebio/dilly/config.h
index d84496664b..c10fe13a30 100644
--- a/keyboards/keebio/dilly/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/keebio/dilly/config.h
@@ -8,8 +8,6 @@
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B5
-
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
 
diff --git a/keyboards/keebio/dilly/info.json b/keyboards/keebio/dilly/info.json
index b1189b9e62..f69290454a 100644
--- a/keyboards/keebio/dilly/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/keebio/dilly/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
     "pid": "0x113A",
     "device_version": "1.0.0"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "B5"
+  },
   "processor": "atmega32u4",
   "bootloader": "caterina",
   "community_layouts": ["ortho_3x10"],
diff --git a/keyboards/keebio/dsp40/rev1/config.h b/keyboards/keebio/dsp40/rev1/config.h
index 1ec02a68be..9aa38cbe07 100644
--- a/keyboards/keebio/dsp40/rev1/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/keebio/dsp40/rev1/config.h
@@ -25,11 +25,9 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define TAP_CODE_DELAY 10
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN A6
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_DRIVER PWMD3
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_CHANNEL 1
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE 1
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 7
 
 #define RGB_DI_PIN D3
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
diff --git a/keyboards/keebio/dsp40/rev1/info.json b/keyboards/keebio/dsp40/rev1/info.json
index f50ee33ed3..5421218a6b 100644
--- a/keyboards/keebio/dsp40/rev1/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/keebio/dsp40/rev1/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x144C",
         "device_version": "1.0.0"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "A6",
+        "levels": 7
+    },
     "processor": "STM32F072",
     "bootloader": "stm32-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/keebio/ergodicity/config.h b/keyboards/keebio/ergodicity/config.h
index d20743ed45..c9f49ad1fb 100644
--- a/keyboards/keebio/ergodicity/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/keebio/ergodicity/config.h
@@ -34,10 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B5
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 7
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN B2
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
   #define RGBLED_NUM 12
diff --git a/keyboards/keebio/ergodicity/info.json b/keyboards/keebio/ergodicity/info.json
index 3e5ba3e17c..94203340ce 100644
--- a/keyboards/keebio/ergodicity/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/keebio/ergodicity/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0x125F",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B5",
+        "levels": 7,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/keebio/foldkb/rev1/config.h b/keyboards/keebio/foldkb/rev1/config.h
index 19fced2c36..002bf3b9a8 100644
--- a/keyboards/keebio/foldkb/rev1/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/keebio/foldkb/rev1/config.h
@@ -24,8 +24,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define ENCODERS_PAD_A { F5 }
 #define ENCODERS_PAD_B { F6 }
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B5
-
 /* 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/keebio/foldkb/rev1/info.json b/keyboards/keebio/foldkb/rev1/info.json
index ee3721bad4..46617db128 100644
--- a/keyboards/keebio/foldkb/rev1/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/keebio/foldkb/rev1/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x1258",
         "device_version": "1.0.0"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B5"
+    },
     "split": {
         "soft_serial_pin": "D0"
     },
diff --git a/keyboards/keebio/iris/rev1/config.h b/keyboards/keebio/iris/rev1/config.h
index fcb96a3911..436c47ccac 100644
--- a/keyboards/keebio/iris/rev1/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/keebio/iris/rev1/config.h
@@ -29,9 +29,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* Locking resynchronize hack */
 #define LOCKING_RESYNC_ENABLE
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN D2
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
-
 /* ws2812 RGB LED */
 #define RGB_DI_PIN D3
 #define RGBLED_NUM 12    // Number of LEDs
diff --git a/keyboards/keebio/iris/rev1/info.json b/keyboards/keebio/iris/rev1/info.json
index 788b92a7b4..736b6006b9 100644
--- a/keyboards/keebio/iris/rev1/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/keebio/iris/rev1/info.json
@@ -4,6 +4,10 @@
         "pid": "0x1256",
         "device_version": "1.0.0"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "D2",
+        "levels": 5
+    },
     "split": {
         "soft_serial_pin": "D0"
     },
diff --git a/keyboards/keebio/iris/rev1_led/config.h b/keyboards/keebio/iris/rev1_led/config.h
index d639957d66..3bd96004be 100644
--- a/keyboards/keebio/iris/rev1_led/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/keebio/iris/rev1_led/config.h
@@ -29,9 +29,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* Locking resynchronize hack */
 #define LOCKING_RESYNC_ENABLE
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
-
 /* ws2812 RGB LED */
 #define RGB_DI_PIN D3
 #define RGBLED_NUM 12    // Number of LEDs
diff --git a/keyboards/keebio/iris/rev1_led/info.json b/keyboards/keebio/iris/rev1_led/info.json
index c58770c3ce..e5d71a70b0 100644
--- a/keyboards/keebio/iris/rev1_led/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/keebio/iris/rev1_led/info.json
@@ -4,6 +4,10 @@
         "pid": "0x1256",
         "device_version": "1.1.0"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B6",
+        "levels": 5
+    },
     "split": {
         "soft_serial_pin": "D0"
     },
diff --git a/keyboards/keebio/iris/rev2/config.h b/keyboards/keebio/iris/rev2/config.h
index 17f35564b1..71a5e3ad01 100644
--- a/keyboards/keebio/iris/rev2/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/keebio/iris/rev2/config.h
@@ -29,9 +29,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* Locking resynchronize hack */
 #define LOCKING_RESYNC_ENABLE
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B5
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
-
 /* ws2812 RGB LED */
 #define RGB_DI_PIN D3
 #define RGBLED_NUM 12    // Number of LEDs
diff --git a/keyboards/keebio/iris/rev2/info.json b/keyboards/keebio/iris/rev2/info.json
index 1f3d5c7d61..7ac3883bb5 100644
--- a/keyboards/keebio/iris/rev2/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/keebio/iris/rev2/info.json
@@ -4,6 +4,10 @@
         "pid": "0x2256",
         "device_version": "2.0.0"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B5",
+        "levels": 5
+    },
     "split": {
         "soft_serial_pin": "D0"
     },
diff --git a/keyboards/keebio/iris/rev3/config.h b/keyboards/keebio/iris/rev3/config.h
index 17dd3d35e4..1834b0573d 100644
--- a/keyboards/keebio/iris/rev3/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/keebio/iris/rev3/config.h
@@ -33,9 +33,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* Locking resynchronize hack */
 #define LOCKING_RESYNC_ENABLE
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
-
 /* ws2812 RGB LED */
 #define RGB_DI_PIN F7
 #define RGBLED_NUM 12    // Number of LEDs
diff --git a/keyboards/keebio/iris/rev3/info.json b/keyboards/keebio/iris/rev3/info.json
index f930160d0f..a90be8a1b6 100644
--- a/keyboards/keebio/iris/rev3/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/keebio/iris/rev3/info.json
@@ -4,6 +4,10 @@
         "pid": "0x3256",
         "device_version": "3.0.0"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B6",
+        "levels": 5
+    },
     "qmk_lufa_bootloader": {
         "esc_input": "D2",
         "esc_output": "F1",
diff --git a/keyboards/keebio/iris/rev4/config.h b/keyboards/keebio/iris/rev4/config.h
index 35d4d59721..afac7c80ee 100644
--- a/keyboards/keebio/iris/rev4/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/keebio/iris/rev4/config.h
@@ -37,9 +37,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* Locking resynchronize hack */
 #define LOCKING_RESYNC_ENABLE
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B5
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
-
 /* ws2812 RGB LED */
 #define RGB_DI_PIN D6
 #define RGBLED_NUM 12    // Number of LEDs
diff --git a/keyboards/keebio/iris/rev4/info.json b/keyboards/keebio/iris/rev4/info.json
index 8288b2fdf4..6915619b0f 100644
--- a/keyboards/keebio/iris/rev4/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/keebio/iris/rev4/info.json
@@ -4,6 +4,10 @@
         "pid": "0x4256",
         "device_version": "4.0.0"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B5",
+        "levels": 5
+    },
     "qmk_lufa_bootloader": {
         "esc_input": "B1",
         "esc_output": "F1",
diff --git a/keyboards/keebio/iris/rev5/config.h b/keyboards/keebio/iris/rev5/config.h
index fcfe3b5b68..086bddd8ce 100644
--- a/keyboards/keebio/iris/rev5/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/keebio/iris/rev5/config.h
@@ -32,8 +32,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B5
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
 #define BACKLIGHT_DEFAULT_LEVEL 3
 
 /* ws2812 RGB LED */
diff --git a/keyboards/keebio/iris/rev5/info.json b/keyboards/keebio/iris/rev5/info.json
index 11b8bed530..c45d09a8df 100644
--- a/keyboards/keebio/iris/rev5/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/keebio/iris/rev5/info.json
@@ -4,6 +4,10 @@
         "pid": "0x5256",
         "device_version": "5.0.0"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B5",
+        "levels": 5
+    },
     "qmk_lufa_bootloader": {
         "esc_input": "B1",
         "esc_output": "F1",
diff --git a/keyboards/keebio/kbo5000/rev1/config.h b/keyboards/keebio/kbo5000/rev1/config.h
index 5705fe7c9a..df4180f9c2 100644
--- a/keyboards/keebio/kbo5000/rev1/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/keebio/kbo5000/rev1/config.h
@@ -30,7 +30,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define ENCODERS_PAD_A_RIGHT { D6, C7 }
 #define ENCODERS_PAD_B_RIGHT { D4, C6 }
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B5
 #define CAPS_LOCK_LED_PIN B6
 
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
diff --git a/keyboards/keebio/kbo5000/rev1/info.json b/keyboards/keebio/kbo5000/rev1/info.json
index 54db6d97a5..8d0b9877a1 100644
--- a/keyboards/keebio/kbo5000/rev1/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/keebio/kbo5000/rev1/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x126A",
         "device_version": "1.0.0"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B5"
+    },
     "split": {
         "soft_serial_pin": "D0"
     },
diff --git a/keyboards/keebio/levinson/rev1/config.h b/keyboards/keebio/levinson/rev1/config.h
index 3f25206780..c64d1a9e9e 100644
--- a/keyboards/keebio/levinson/rev1/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/keebio/levinson/rev1/config.h
@@ -34,7 +34,3 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define RGB_DI_PIN D3
 #define RGBLED_NUM 12    // Number of LEDs
 #define RGBLED_SPLIT { 6, 6 }
-
-/* Backlight LEDs */
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN C6
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 7
diff --git a/keyboards/keebio/levinson/rev1/info.json b/keyboards/keebio/levinson/rev1/info.json
index 82eafa2db4..05416bd138 100644
--- a/keyboards/keebio/levinson/rev1/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/keebio/levinson/rev1/info.json
@@ -6,5 +6,9 @@
     "usb": {
         "pid": "0x1146",
         "device_version": "1.0.0"
+    },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "C6",
+        "levels": 7
     }
 }
diff --git a/keyboards/keebio/levinson/rev2/config.h b/keyboards/keebio/levinson/rev2/config.h
index 4419aacc4c..88c38bc9ab 100644
--- a/keyboards/keebio/levinson/rev2/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/keebio/levinson/rev2/config.h
@@ -34,7 +34,3 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define RGB_DI_PIN D3
 #define RGBLED_NUM 12    // Number of LEDs
 #define RGBLED_SPLIT { 6, 6 }
-
-/* Backlight LEDs */
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B5
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 7
diff --git a/keyboards/keebio/levinson/rev2/info.json b/keyboards/keebio/levinson/rev2/info.json
index 0ef0ca8d5b..dbd0901737 100644
--- a/keyboards/keebio/levinson/rev2/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/keebio/levinson/rev2/info.json
@@ -6,5 +6,9 @@
     "usb": {
         "pid": "0x2146",
         "device_version": "2.0.0"
+    },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B5",
+        "levels": 7
     }
 }
diff --git a/keyboards/keebio/levinson/rev3/config.h b/keyboards/keebio/levinson/rev3/config.h
index 5b2be68b62..be2be855d0 100644
--- a/keyboards/keebio/levinson/rev3/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/keebio/levinson/rev3/config.h
@@ -37,7 +37,3 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define RGB_DI_PIN D7
 #define RGBLED_NUM 12    // Number of LEDs
 #define RGBLED_SPLIT { 6, 6 }
-
-/* Backlight LEDs */
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 7
diff --git a/keyboards/keebio/levinson/rev3/info.json b/keyboards/keebio/levinson/rev3/info.json
index e64545458e..8cc3fa9fb9 100644
--- a/keyboards/keebio/levinson/rev3/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/keebio/levinson/rev3/info.json
@@ -6,5 +6,9 @@
     "usb": {
         "pid": "0x3146",
         "device_version": "3.0.0"
+    },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B6",
+        "levels": 7
     }
 }
diff --git a/keyboards/keebio/nyquist/rev2/config.h b/keyboards/keebio/nyquist/rev2/config.h
index 08d34cb7f8..267faf45d9 100644
--- a/keyboards/keebio/nyquist/rev2/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/keebio/nyquist/rev2/config.h
@@ -34,10 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define RGBLED_NUM 12
 #define RGBLED_SPLIT { 6, 6 }
 
-/* Backlight LEDs */
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 7
-
 /*
  * Feature disable options
  *  These options are also useful to firmware size reduction.
diff --git a/keyboards/keebio/nyquist/rev2/info.json b/keyboards/keebio/nyquist/rev2/info.json
index a18075f9b1..b47bb7511b 100644
--- a/keyboards/keebio/nyquist/rev2/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/keebio/nyquist/rev2/info.json
@@ -4,6 +4,10 @@
         "pid": "0x2156",
         "device_version": "2.0.0"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B6",
+        "levels": 7
+    },
     "split": {
         "soft_serial_pin": "D0"
     },
diff --git a/keyboards/keebio/nyquist/rev3/config.h b/keyboards/keebio/nyquist/rev3/config.h
index a196522d30..697205027d 100644
--- a/keyboards/keebio/nyquist/rev3/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/keebio/nyquist/rev3/config.h
@@ -45,10 +45,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define RGBLED_NUM 12
 #define RGBLED_SPLIT { 6, 6 }
 
-/* Backlight LEDs */
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B5
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 7
-
 /*
  * Feature disable options
  *  These options are also useful to firmware size reduction.
diff --git a/keyboards/keebio/nyquist/rev3/info.json b/keyboards/keebio/nyquist/rev3/info.json
index 8ed16f832e..e7bd8635ae 100644
--- a/keyboards/keebio/nyquist/rev3/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/keebio/nyquist/rev3/info.json
@@ -4,6 +4,10 @@
         "pid": "0x3156",
         "device_version": "3.0.0"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B5",
+        "levels": 7
+    },
     "split": {
         "soft_serial_pin": "D0"
     },
diff --git a/keyboards/keebio/quefrency/rev2/config.h b/keyboards/keebio/quefrency/rev2/config.h
index c9ffb474ca..3ccae64421 100644
--- a/keyboards/keebio/quefrency/rev2/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/keebio/quefrency/rev2/config.h
@@ -30,7 +30,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define ENCODERS_PAD_A_RIGHT { D6 }
 #define ENCODERS_PAD_B_RIGHT { D4 }
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B5
 #define CAPS_LOCK_LED_PIN B6
 
 /* ws2812 RGB LED */
diff --git a/keyboards/keebio/quefrency/rev2/info.json b/keyboards/keebio/quefrency/rev2/info.json
index 36b4de113f..c5e75b3781 100644
--- a/keyboards/keebio/quefrency/rev2/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/keebio/quefrency/rev2/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x2257",
         "device_version": "2.0.0"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B5"
+    },
     "split": {
         "soft_serial_pin": "D0"
     },
diff --git a/keyboards/keebio/quefrency/rev3/config.h b/keyboards/keebio/quefrency/rev3/config.h
index c9ffb474ca..3ccae64421 100644
--- a/keyboards/keebio/quefrency/rev3/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/keebio/quefrency/rev3/config.h
@@ -30,7 +30,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define ENCODERS_PAD_A_RIGHT { D6 }
 #define ENCODERS_PAD_B_RIGHT { D4 }
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B5
 #define CAPS_LOCK_LED_PIN B6
 
 /* ws2812 RGB LED */
diff --git a/keyboards/keebio/quefrency/rev3/info.json b/keyboards/keebio/quefrency/rev3/info.json
index b046871182..0fcb867a88 100644
--- a/keyboards/keebio/quefrency/rev3/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/keebio/quefrency/rev3/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x3357",
         "device_version": "3.1.0"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B5"
+    },
     "split": {
         "soft_serial_pin": "D0"
     },
diff --git a/keyboards/keebio/rorschach/rev1/config.h b/keyboards/keebio/rorschach/rev1/config.h
index 77c00e4be9..435ebb2845 100644
--- a/keyboards/keebio/rorschach/rev1/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/keebio/rorschach/rev1/config.h
@@ -29,9 +29,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* Locking resynchronize hack */
 #define LOCKING_RESYNC_ENABLE
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B5
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
-
 /* WS2812 RGB LED */
 #define RGB_DI_PIN D3
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHING
diff --git a/keyboards/keebio/rorschach/rev1/info.json b/keyboards/keebio/rorschach/rev1/info.json
index a5e5483c66..88cec27844 100644
--- a/keyboards/keebio/rorschach/rev1/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/keebio/rorschach/rev1/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
     "pid": "0x1246",
     "device_version": "1.0.0"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "B5",
+    "levels": 5
+  },
   "split": {
     "soft_serial_pin": "D0"
   },
diff --git a/keyboards/keebio/tragicforce68/config.h b/keyboards/keebio/tragicforce68/config.h
index c32f3b5f6c..656be72025 100644
--- a/keyboards/keebio/tragicforce68/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/keebio/tragicforce68/config.h
@@ -34,10 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B5
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 7
-
 /* 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/keebio/tragicforce68/info.json b/keyboards/keebio/tragicforce68/info.json
index e498a1c49a..2be5e4f0c1 100644
--- a/keyboards/keebio/tragicforce68/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/keebio/tragicforce68/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
     "pid": "0x0510",
     "device_version": "1.0.1"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "B5",
+    "levels": 7,
+    "breathing": true
+  },
   "processor": "atmega32u4",
   "bootloader": "caterina",
   "community_layouts": ["68_ansi"],
diff --git a/keyboards/keebio/viterbi/rev2/config.h b/keyboards/keebio/viterbi/rev2/config.h
index ac6e64539c..898ba3d786 100644
--- a/keyboards/keebio/viterbi/rev2/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/keebio/viterbi/rev2/config.h
@@ -34,7 +34,3 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define RGB_DI_PIN D3
 #define RGBLED_NUM 14
 #define RGBLED_SPLIT { 7, 7 }
-
-/* Backlight LEDs */
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 7
diff --git a/keyboards/keebio/viterbi/rev2/info.json b/keyboards/keebio/viterbi/rev2/info.json
index 5282cdd062..dd375f3053 100644
--- a/keyboards/keebio/viterbi/rev2/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/keebio/viterbi/rev2/info.json
@@ -6,5 +6,9 @@
     "usb": {
         "pid": "0x2157",
         "device_version": "2.0.0"
+    },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B6",
+        "levels": 7
     }
 }
diff --git a/keyboards/keebio/wavelet/config.h b/keyboards/keebio/wavelet/config.h
index eff882832a..6866a313d4 100644
--- a/keyboards/keebio/wavelet/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/keebio/wavelet/config.h
@@ -34,7 +34,3 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* ws2812 RGB LED */
 #define RGB_DI_PIN D3
 #define RGBLED_NUM 12    // Number of LEDs
-
-/* Backlight LEDs */
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B5
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 7
diff --git a/keyboards/keebio/wavelet/info.json b/keyboards/keebio/wavelet/info.json
index 8a313f5525..1a1663c4d7 100644
--- a/keyboards/keebio/wavelet/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/keebio/wavelet/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
     "pid": "0x1046",
     "device_version": "1.0.0"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "B5",
+    "levels": 7
+  },
   "processor": "atmega32u4",
   "bootloader": "caterina",
   "community_layouts": ["ortho_4x12"],
diff --git a/keyboards/keebsforall/coarse60/config.h b/keyboards/keebsforall/coarse60/config.h
index cd4fb39ae2..0ec73b7874 100644
--- a/keyboards/keebsforall/coarse60/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/keebsforall/coarse60/config.h
@@ -20,12 +20,9 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { A9, A10, B12, A2, C13 }
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN           A6
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_DRIVER    PWMD3
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_CHANNEL   1
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE      1
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
 
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
diff --git a/keyboards/keebsforall/coarse60/info.json b/keyboards/keebsforall/coarse60/info.json
index 29a7850fc8..63fa7d5fe8 100644
--- a/keyboards/keebsforall/coarse60/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/keebsforall/coarse60/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0x5341",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "A6",
+        "levels": 6,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "B10",
         "num_lock": "B2",
diff --git a/keyboards/keebwerk/nano_slider/config.h b/keyboards/keebwerk/nano_slider/config.h
index 385e477e7e..f0e1766733 100644
--- a/keyboards/keebwerk/nano_slider/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/keebwerk/nano_slider/config.h
@@ -29,9 +29,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN F6
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
 #    define RGBLED_NUM 4
diff --git a/keyboards/keebwerk/nano_slider/info.json b/keyboards/keebwerk/nano_slider/info.json
index 1d843e1475..bd47ae0a4b 100644
--- a/keyboards/keebwerk/nano_slider/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/keebwerk/nano_slider/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x0000",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/kegen/gboy/config.h b/keyboards/kegen/gboy/config.h
index 18b255aec7..e9ad8c2fee 100644
--- a/keyboards/kegen/gboy/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/kegen/gboy/config.h
@@ -25,11 +25,6 @@
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#ifdef BACKLIGHT_PIN
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 15
-#endif
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN D1
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHING
diff --git a/keyboards/kegen/gboy/info.json b/keyboards/kegen/gboy/info.json
index f59808bf11..909eb6c568 100644
--- a/keyboards/kegen/gboy/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/kegen/gboy/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x6762",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "levels": 15
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/kira75/config.h b/keyboards/kira75/config.h
index e103fb33a0..6a69df05e7 100644
--- a/keyboards/kira75/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/kira75/config.h
@@ -34,9 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN E2
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHING
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_RAINBOW_MOOD
diff --git a/keyboards/kira75/info.json b/keyboards/kira75/info.json
index cf8e9ce698..fa366854b2 100644
--- a/keyboards/kira75/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/kira75/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x0000",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/kira80/config.h b/keyboards/kira80/config.h
index 169f5add38..28c02ab0a6 100644
--- a/keyboards/kira80/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/kira80/config.h
@@ -23,6 +23,3 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
-
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN D4
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
diff --git a/keyboards/kira80/info.json b/keyboards/kira80/info.json
index 47cf842b3d..cb40dc0ab8 100644
--- a/keyboards/kira80/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/kira80/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0xC583",
         "device_version": "1.0.2"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "D4",
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "D1",
         "scroll_lock": "D6"
diff --git a/keyboards/kiwikey/wanderland/config.h b/keyboards/kiwikey/wanderland/config.h
index d0df940b99..5332a91304 100644
--- a/keyboards/kiwikey/wanderland/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/kiwikey/wanderland/config.h
@@ -34,9 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN F7
 #define RGBLED_NUM 18
 #define RGBLIGHT_HUE_STEP 8
diff --git a/keyboards/kiwikey/wanderland/info.json b/keyboards/kiwikey/wanderland/info.json
index 1dfe8fa415..3bab46fb4a 100644
--- a/keyboards/kiwikey/wanderland/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/kiwikey/wanderland/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x574C",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "B6",
         "num_lock": "C6",
diff --git a/keyboards/kmac/info.json b/keyboards/kmac/info.json
index e22708713a..ddf5361257 100644
--- a/keyboards/kmac/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/kmac/info.json
@@ -7,6 +7,9 @@
     "pid": "0x4143",
     "device_version": "1.0.4"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "driver": "custom"
+  },
   "indicators": {
     "caps_lock": "B0",
     "scroll_lock": "E6",
diff --git a/keyboards/kmac/rules.mk b/keyboards/kmac/rules.mk
index b1bd80232c..d9aa87a7dc 100644
--- a/keyboards/kmac/rules.mk
+++ b/keyboards/kmac/rules.mk
@@ -12,7 +12,6 @@ COMMAND_ENABLE = yes        # Commands for debug and configuration
 CUSTOM_MATRIX = yes         # Custom matrix file
 NKRO_ENABLE = yes           # Enable N-Key Rollover
 BACKLIGHT_ENABLE = yes      # Enable keyboard backlight functionality
-BACKLIGHT_DRIVER = custom
 AUDIO_ENABLE = no           # Audio output
 
 # Project specific files
diff --git a/keyboards/kopibeng/xt65/config.h b/keyboards/kopibeng/xt65/config.h
index 991155a8de..e7b6507f53 100644
--- a/keyboards/kopibeng/xt65/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/kopibeng/xt65/config.h
@@ -33,9 +33,6 @@
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B1
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN D5
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
     #define RGBLED_NUM 12
diff --git a/keyboards/kopibeng/xt65/info.json b/keyboards/kopibeng/xt65/info.json
index bc8fe61543..5becaacc09 100644
--- a/keyboards/kopibeng/xt65/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/kopibeng/xt65/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x0650",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B1",
+        "levels": 5
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layout_aliases": {
diff --git a/keyboards/kprepublic/bm43a/config.h b/keyboards/kprepublic/bm43a/config.h
index 2a4fcf6e36..329615e1d1 100644
--- a/keyboards/kprepublic/bm43a/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/kprepublic/bm43a/config.h
@@ -33,9 +33,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN E2
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
     #define RGBLED_NUM 10
diff --git a/keyboards/kprepublic/bm43a/info.json b/keyboards/kprepublic/bm43a/info.json
index 545d087128..4e23be7857 100644
--- a/keyboards/kprepublic/bm43a/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/kprepublic/bm43a/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x0000",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "levels": 5
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/kprepublic/cospad/config.h b/keyboards/kprepublic/cospad/config.h
index 0d2d57cc57..b271703558 100644
--- a/keyboards/kprepublic/cospad/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/kprepublic/cospad/config.h
@@ -34,8 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN F7
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN F6
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
     #define RGBLED_NUM 4
diff --git a/keyboards/kprepublic/cospad/info.json b/keyboards/kprepublic/cospad/info.json
index e4cf27945f..ccf1ed42b0 100644
--- a/keyboards/kprepublic/cospad/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/kprepublic/cospad/info.json
@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
     "backlight": {
+        "pin": "F7",
         "on_state": 0
     },
     "indicators": {
diff --git a/keyboards/kprepublic/jj40/config.h b/keyboards/kprepublic/jj40/config.h
index d466209a75..e7c508a232 100644
--- a/keyboards/kprepublic/jj40/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/kprepublic/jj40/config.h
@@ -21,10 +21,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN D4
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 12
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
 /* RGB underglow */
 // NOTE: for PS2AVRGB boards, underglow commands are sent via I2C to 0xB0.
 #define RGBLED_NUM 5
diff --git a/keyboards/kprepublic/jj40/info.json b/keyboards/kprepublic/jj40/info.json
index 189ae81ae0..4fb1eb18cc 100644
--- a/keyboards/kprepublic/jj40/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/kprepublic/jj40/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
     "pid": "0x0040",
     "device_version": "2.0.0"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "D4",
+    "levels": 12,
+    "breathing": true
+  },
   "processor": "atmega32a",
   "bootloader": "bootloadhid",
   "community_layouts": ["ortho_4x12", "planck_mit"],
diff --git a/keyboards/kprepublic/jj4x4/config.h b/keyboards/kprepublic/jj4x4/config.h
index 11b2002003..bb2d842cb8 100644
--- a/keyboards/kprepublic/jj4x4/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/kprepublic/jj4x4/config.h
@@ -24,10 +24,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN D4
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 12
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
 /* RGB underglow */
 // NOTE: for PS2AVRGB boards, underglow commands are sent via I2C to 0xB0.
 #define RGBLED_NUM 4
diff --git a/keyboards/kprepublic/jj4x4/info.json b/keyboards/kprepublic/jj4x4/info.json
index 4a85eb55f3..734757fa9f 100644
--- a/keyboards/kprepublic/jj4x4/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/kprepublic/jj4x4/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0x0044",
         "device_version": "2.0.0"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "D4",
+        "levels": 12,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32a",
     "bootloader": "bootloadhid",
     "community_layouts": ["ortho_4x4"],
diff --git a/keyboards/kprepublic/jj50/config.h b/keyboards/kprepublic/jj50/config.h
index dd67078d56..ef614b1f69 100644
--- a/keyboards/kprepublic/jj50/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/kprepublic/jj50/config.h
@@ -25,10 +25,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define MATRIX_COL_PINS { A0, A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, C7, C6, C5, C4 }
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN D4
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 12
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN E2
 #define RGBLED_NUM 12
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHING
diff --git a/keyboards/kprepublic/jj50/info.json b/keyboards/kprepublic/jj50/info.json
index 5e95520759..126ba09048 100644
--- a/keyboards/kprepublic/jj50/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/kprepublic/jj50/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0x0050",
         "device_version": "2.0.0"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "D4",
+        "levels": 12,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32a",
     "bootloader": "bootloadhid",
     "layout_aliases": {
diff --git a/keyboards/ktec/daisy/config.h b/keyboards/ktec/daisy/config.h
index e25e645b09..d2103b03c6 100644
--- a/keyboards/ktec/daisy/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/ktec/daisy/config.h
@@ -34,9 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN D0
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN C7
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
 #    define RGBLED_NUM 8
diff --git a/keyboards/ktec/daisy/info.json b/keyboards/ktec/daisy/info.json
index 50c5dd78b0..6901774b23 100644
--- a/keyboards/ktec/daisy/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/ktec/daisy/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0xD7DC",
         "device_version": "5.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "D0",
+        "levels": 6
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "C6",
         "on_state": 0
diff --git a/keyboards/ktec/staryu/config.h b/keyboards/ktec/staryu/config.h
index 1a1b7372e6..23c362c0aa 100755
--- a/keyboards/ktec/staryu/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/ktec/staryu/config.h
@@ -29,5 +29,3 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_ALTERNATING
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_TWINKLE
 #define RGBLIGHT_LIMIT_VAL 200
-
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 10
diff --git a/keyboards/ktec/staryu/info.json b/keyboards/ktec/staryu/info.json
index 21c4e04dd7..02189fecf7 100644
--- a/keyboards/ktec/staryu/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/ktec/staryu/info.json
@@ -9,7 +9,8 @@
         "device_version": "2.0.5"
     },
     "backlight": {
-        "pins": ["C2", "C7", "D5", "D6", "B0"]
+        "pins": ["C2", "C7", "D5", "D6", "B0"],
+        "levels": 10
     },
     "bootmagic": {
         "matrix": [0, 1]
diff --git a/keyboards/lazydesigners/dimple/staggered/rev3/config.h b/keyboards/lazydesigners/dimple/staggered/rev3/config.h
deleted file mode 100644
index b6970644b4..0000000000
--- a/keyboards/lazydesigners/dimple/staggered/rev3/config.h
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,19 +0,0 @@
-/* Copyright 2021 LAZYDESIGNERS
- *
- * This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
- * it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
- * the Free Software Foundation, either version 2 of the License, or
- * (at your option) any later version.
- *
- * 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.
- *
- * You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
- * along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
- */
-
-#pragma once
-
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
diff --git a/keyboards/lazydesigners/dimple/staggered/rev3/info.json b/keyboards/lazydesigners/dimple/staggered/rev3/info.json
index d1e1568035..f703059bd5 100644
--- a/keyboards/lazydesigners/dimple/staggered/rev3/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/lazydesigners/dimple/staggered/rev3/info.json
@@ -1,4 +1,7 @@
 {
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7"
+    },
     "layouts": {
         "LAYOUT_all": {
             "layout": [
diff --git a/keyboards/lazydesigners/dimpleplus/config.h b/keyboards/lazydesigners/dimpleplus/config.h
index eac7ad0912..9d8dca9693 100644
--- a/keyboards/lazydesigners/dimpleplus/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/lazydesigners/dimpleplus/config.h
@@ -23,8 +23,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-
 /* RBG underglow */
 #define RGB_DI_PIN D2
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
diff --git a/keyboards/lazydesigners/dimpleplus/info.json b/keyboards/lazydesigners/dimpleplus/info.json
index c0ed213d58..fd9b7bc44c 100644
--- a/keyboards/lazydesigners/dimpleplus/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/lazydesigners/dimpleplus/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x0061",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7"
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/lazydesigners/the30/config.h b/keyboards/lazydesigners/the30/config.h
index 665bc53dc4..fcb62244c4 100644
--- a/keyboards/lazydesigners/the30/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/lazydesigners/the30/config.h
@@ -24,5 +24,3 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
-
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
diff --git a/keyboards/lazydesigners/the30/info.json b/keyboards/lazydesigners/the30/info.json
index 20be3649a8..94d5067377 100644
--- a/keyboards/lazydesigners/the30/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/lazydesigners/the30/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x0030",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7"
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "community_layouts": ["ortho_3x10"],
diff --git a/keyboards/lazydesigners/the40/config.h b/keyboards/lazydesigners/the40/config.h
index 36d7905d71..6f625c41bd 100644
--- a/keyboards/lazydesigners/the40/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/lazydesigners/the40/config.h
@@ -23,9 +23,6 @@
 
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN C7
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
     #define RGBLED_NUM 8
diff --git a/keyboards/lazydesigners/the40/info.json b/keyboards/lazydesigners/the40/info.json
index 6e0bc06db6..009e6fe006 100644
--- a/keyboards/lazydesigners/the40/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/lazydesigners/the40/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x0042",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/lazydesigners/the50/config.h b/keyboards/lazydesigners/the50/config.h
index c2ca403b83..96b226f6e8 100644
--- a/keyboards/lazydesigners/the50/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/lazydesigners/the50/config.h
@@ -8,11 +8,6 @@
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-#ifdef BACKLIGHT_PIN
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
-#endif
-
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
 
diff --git a/keyboards/lazydesigners/the50/info.json b/keyboards/lazydesigners/the50/info.json
index e6243e4add..9a54671b46 100644
--- a/keyboards/lazydesigners/the50/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/lazydesigners/the50/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x0050",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B6",
+        "levels": 6
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/lazydesigners/the60/rev1/config.h b/keyboards/lazydesigners/the60/rev1/config.h
index 847aa16ebf..0845f9db63 100755
--- a/keyboards/lazydesigners/the60/rev1/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/lazydesigners/the60/rev1/config.h
@@ -8,11 +8,6 @@
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-#ifdef BACKLIGHT_PIN
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
-#endif
-
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
 
diff --git a/keyboards/lazydesigners/the60/rev1/info.json b/keyboards/lazydesigners/the60/rev1/info.json
index 5ef3d14aef..179dd59895 100755
--- a/keyboards/lazydesigners/the60/rev1/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/lazydesigners/the60/rev1/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x0060",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B6",
+        "levels": 6
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/lazydesigners/the60/rev2/config.h b/keyboards/lazydesigners/the60/rev2/config.h
index af003113a3..11d38876d3 100755
--- a/keyboards/lazydesigners/the60/rev2/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/lazydesigners/the60/rev2/config.h
@@ -23,10 +23,6 @@
 
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN D1
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
     #define RGBLED_NUM 10
diff --git a/keyboards/lazydesigners/the60/rev2/info.json b/keyboards/lazydesigners/the60/rev2/info.json
index b91acfa71e..355a8c7bc9 100755
--- a/keyboards/lazydesigners/the60/rev2/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/lazydesigners/the60/rev2/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0x0062",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "levels": 5,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/lfkeyboards/lfk65_hs/config.h b/keyboards/lfkeyboards/lfk65_hs/config.h
index 9bec564065..a4b4d931c4 100644
--- a/keyboards/lfkeyboards/lfk65_hs/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/lfkeyboards/lfk65_hs/config.h
@@ -6,7 +6,6 @@
 #define MATRIX_COL_PINS {E6, F4, B7, D5, D3, D2, F6, F7, C7, C6, B6, B5, B4, D7, D6, D4}
 #define RGBLED_NUM 20     // Number of LEDs
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 8
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_MAP {8, 16, 40, 55, 70, 128, 200, 255}
 
 #define RGB_DI_PIN C7  // Have to set it to something to get the ws2812 code to compile
diff --git a/keyboards/lfkeyboards/lfk65_hs/info.json b/keyboards/lfkeyboards/lfk65_hs/info.json
index 8973c3fafa..a2aea08829 100644
--- a/keyboards/lfkeyboards/lfk65_hs/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/lfkeyboards/lfk65_hs/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
     "pid": "0x6064",
     "device_version": "0.0.1"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "levels": 8
+  },
   "processor": "atmega32u4",
   "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
   "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/lfkeyboards/lfk78/config.h b/keyboards/lfkeyboards/lfk78/config.h
index 4b047f6c1c..3e88fe3d37 100644
--- a/keyboards/lfkeyboards/lfk78/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/lfkeyboards/lfk78/config.h
@@ -21,7 +21,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 8
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_MAP { 8, 16, 40, 55, 70, 128, 200, 255 }
 
 #define TAPPING_TERM 200
diff --git a/keyboards/lfkeyboards/lfk78/revb/info.json b/keyboards/lfkeyboards/lfk78/revb/info.json
index 8ff16c7e54..026ec0d0c5 100644
--- a/keyboards/lfkeyboards/lfk78/revb/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/lfkeyboards/lfk78/revb/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x3738",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "driver": "custom",
+        "levels": 8
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/lfkeyboards/lfk78/revc/info.json b/keyboards/lfkeyboards/lfk78/revc/info.json
index 48233f60cd..8867f107e8 100644
--- a/keyboards/lfkeyboards/lfk78/revc/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/lfkeyboards/lfk78/revc/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x3738",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "driver": "custom",
+        "levels": 8
+    },
     "processor": "at90usb1286",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/lfkeyboards/lfk78/revj/info.json b/keyboards/lfkeyboards/lfk78/revj/info.json
index 0d1c355184..320e5f89ec 100644
--- a/keyboards/lfkeyboards/lfk78/revj/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/lfkeyboards/lfk78/revj/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x3738",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "driver": "custom",
+        "levels": 8
+    },
     "processor": "at90usb646",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/lfkeyboards/lfk78/rules.mk b/keyboards/lfkeyboards/lfk78/rules.mk
index 1db50d1423..6c0b7f6d8d 100644
--- a/keyboards/lfkeyboards/lfk78/rules.mk
+++ b/keyboards/lfkeyboards/lfk78/rules.mk
@@ -8,7 +8,6 @@ CONSOLE_ENABLE = no             # Console for debug
 COMMAND_ENABLE = no             # Commands for debug and configuration
 NKRO_ENABLE = yes           # Enable N-Key Rollover
 BACKLIGHT_ENABLE = yes          # Enable keyboard backlight functionality
-BACKLIGHT_DRIVER = custom
 AUDIO_ENABLE = no               # Audio output
 RGBLIGHT_ENABLE = yes           # Enable WS2812 RGB underlight.
 RGBLIGHT_CUSTOM_DRIVER = yes    # RGB code is implemented in lfkeyboards, not qmk base
diff --git a/keyboards/lfkeyboards/lfk87/config.h b/keyboards/lfkeyboards/lfk87/config.h
index 51feeb7f6e..3120a184e6 100644
--- a/keyboards/lfkeyboards/lfk87/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/lfkeyboards/lfk87/config.h
@@ -40,7 +40,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define AUDIO_VOICES
 #define AUDIO_PIN C6
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 10
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_MAP {2, 4, 8, 16, 40, 55, 70, 128, 200, 255}
 
 #define RGB_DI_PIN F4  // Have to set it to something to get the ws2812 code to compile
diff --git a/keyboards/lfkeyboards/lfk87/info.json b/keyboards/lfkeyboards/lfk87/info.json
index 833eb3261d..9ba48f7b29 100644
--- a/keyboards/lfkeyboards/lfk87/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/lfkeyboards/lfk87/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
     "pid": "0x6060",
     "device_version": "0.0.1"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "driver": "custom",
+    "levels": 10
+  },
   "community_layouts": ["tkl_ansi", "tkl_iso"],
   "layouts": {
     "LAYOUT_tkl_ansi": {
diff --git a/keyboards/lfkeyboards/lfk87/rules.mk b/keyboards/lfkeyboards/lfk87/rules.mk
index 32c2a94f2b..9a0fd53343 100644
--- a/keyboards/lfkeyboards/lfk87/rules.mk
+++ b/keyboards/lfkeyboards/lfk87/rules.mk
@@ -22,7 +22,6 @@ CONSOLE_ENABLE = no             # Console for debug
 COMMAND_ENABLE = no             # Commands for debug and configuration
 NKRO_ENABLE = yes           # Enable N-Key Rollover
 BACKLIGHT_ENABLE = yes          # Enable keyboard backlight functionality
-BACKLIGHT_DRIVER = custom
 AUDIO_ENABLE = yes              # Audio output
 RGBLIGHT_ENABLE = yes           # Enable RGB underlight
 RGBLIGHT_CUSTOM_DRIVER = yes    # RGB code is implemented in lefkeyboards, not WS2812
diff --git a/keyboards/lfkeyboards/mini1800/config.h b/keyboards/lfkeyboards/mini1800/config.h
index e2e2366044..2d648c4e4d 100644
--- a/keyboards/lfkeyboards/mini1800/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/lfkeyboards/mini1800/config.h
@@ -28,7 +28,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define AUDIO_VOICES
 #define AUDIO_PIN C6
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 10
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_MAP {2, 4, 8, 16, 40, 55, 70, 128, 200, 255}
 
 #define RGB_DI_PIN F4  // Have to set it to something to get the ws2812 code to compile
diff --git a/keyboards/lfkeyboards/mini1800/info.json b/keyboards/lfkeyboards/mini1800/info.json
index 703184dc99..6b66ed9774 100644
--- a/keyboards/lfkeyboards/mini1800/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/lfkeyboards/mini1800/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x6060",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "driver": "custom",
+        "levels": 10
+    },
     "layouts": {
         "LAYOUT": {
             "layout": [
diff --git a/keyboards/lfkeyboards/mini1800/mini1800.c b/keyboards/lfkeyboards/mini1800/mini1800.c
index fb92137be8..f435f55677 100644
--- a/keyboards/lfkeyboards/mini1800/mini1800.c
+++ b/keyboards/lfkeyboards/mini1800/mini1800.c
@@ -9,7 +9,6 @@
 #include "lighting.h"
 #include "debug.h"
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
 #include "quantum.h"
 
 uint16_t click_hz = CLICK_HZ;
diff --git a/keyboards/lfkeyboards/mini1800/reva/rules.mk b/keyboards/lfkeyboards/mini1800/reva/rules.mk
index bb938f99b3..edd26e498d 100644
--- a/keyboards/lfkeyboards/mini1800/reva/rules.mk
+++ b/keyboards/lfkeyboards/mini1800/reva/rules.mk
@@ -13,7 +13,6 @@ AUDIO_ENABLE = yes          # Audio output
 
 # RGB code is implemented in lfkeyboards, not WS2812
 RGBLIGHT_CUSTOM_DRIVER = yes
-BACKLIGHT_DRIVER = custom
 SLEEP_LED_ENABLE = yes
 
 ISSI_ENABLE = yes           # If the I2C pullup resistors aren't install this must be disabled
diff --git a/keyboards/lfkeyboards/mini1800/revc/rules.mk b/keyboards/lfkeyboards/mini1800/revc/rules.mk
index bb938f99b3..edd26e498d 100644
--- a/keyboards/lfkeyboards/mini1800/revc/rules.mk
+++ b/keyboards/lfkeyboards/mini1800/revc/rules.mk
@@ -13,7 +13,6 @@ AUDIO_ENABLE = yes          # Audio output
 
 # RGB code is implemented in lfkeyboards, not WS2812
 RGBLIGHT_CUSTOM_DRIVER = yes
-BACKLIGHT_DRIVER = custom
 SLEEP_LED_ENABLE = yes
 
 ISSI_ENABLE = yes           # If the I2C pullup resistors aren't install this must be disabled
diff --git a/keyboards/lfkeyboards/smk65/revb/config.h b/keyboards/lfkeyboards/smk65/revb/config.h
index 06334113ef..b746d90232 100644
--- a/keyboards/lfkeyboards/smk65/revb/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/lfkeyboards/smk65/revb/config.h
@@ -31,7 +31,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define AUDIO_VOICES
 #define AUDIO_PIN C6
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 8
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_MAP {8, 16, 40, 55, 70, 128, 200, 255}
 
 #define RGB_DI_PIN C7  // Have to set it to something to get the ws2812 code to compile
diff --git a/keyboards/lfkeyboards/smk65/revb/info.json b/keyboards/lfkeyboards/smk65/revb/info.json
index bf42e51ded..25cbf0f77a 100644
--- a/keyboards/lfkeyboards/smk65/revb/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/lfkeyboards/smk65/revb/info.json
@@ -2,6 +2,9 @@
     "usb": {
         "pid": "0x565B"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "levels": 8
+    },
     "processor": "at90usb646",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu"
 }
diff --git a/keyboards/linworks/dolice/config.h b/keyboards/linworks/dolice/config.h
index 97f8029955..394b953afb 100644
--- a/keyboards/linworks/dolice/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/linworks/dolice/config.h
@@ -23,7 +23,3 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
-
-/* Backlight */
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B5 // Timer 1 on mega32u4
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
diff --git a/keyboards/linworks/dolice/info.json b/keyboards/linworks/dolice/info.json
index 649dc85d02..1db5f48470 100644
--- a/keyboards/linworks/dolice/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/linworks/dolice/info.json
@@ -7,6 +7,10 @@
       "pid": "0x0005",
       "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+      "pin": "B5",
+      "breathing": true
+    },
     "indicators": {
       "caps_lock": "C7",
       "num_lock": "B6",
diff --git a/keyboards/linworks/fave104/config.h b/keyboards/linworks/fave104/config.h
index d064d7cea4..5d3830ef6c 100644
--- a/keyboards/linworks/fave104/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/linworks/fave104/config.h
@@ -24,11 +24,7 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-/* Backlight */
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN A1
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_DRIVER PWMD2
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_CHANNEL 2
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE 2
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
 #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/fave104/info.json b/keyboards/linworks/fave104/info.json
index 0eeda7d97d..03beb2ad89 100644
--- a/keyboards/linworks/fave104/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/linworks/fave104/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0x000A",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "A1",
+        "levels": 5,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "B5",
         "num_lock": "B6",
diff --git a/keyboards/linworks/fave87/config.h b/keyboards/linworks/fave87/config.h
index 6b553e26a2..37aa1a68fc 100644
--- a/keyboards/linworks/fave87/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/linworks/fave87/config.h
@@ -24,10 +24,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION ROW2COL
 
-/* Backlight */
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7 // Timer 1 on mega32u4
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
 /* Underglow */
 #define RGB_DI_PIN E2
 #define RGBLED_NUM 40
diff --git a/keyboards/linworks/fave87/info.json b/keyboards/linworks/fave87/info.json
index dffb86c8ec..b6ac9b78c1 100644
--- a/keyboards/linworks/fave87/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/linworks/fave87/info.json
@@ -7,6 +7,10 @@
         "pid": "0x0002",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "community_layouts": ["tkl_ansi", "tkl_iso"],
diff --git a/keyboards/linworks/whale75/config.h b/keyboards/linworks/whale75/config.h
index b2da9c0245..9508aeed57 100644
--- a/keyboards/linworks/whale75/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/linworks/whale75/config.h
@@ -24,13 +24,9 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-/* Backlight */
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN A10
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_DRIVER PWMD1
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_CHANNEL 3
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE 6
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
 #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/linworks/whale75/info.json b/keyboards/linworks/whale75/info.json
index 7de9e12764..24cb27f929 100644
--- a/keyboards/linworks/whale75/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/linworks/whale75/info.json
@@ -7,6 +7,11 @@
         "pid": "0x0001",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "A10",
+        "levels": 5,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "A9",
         "num_lock": "A8",
diff --git a/keyboards/lz/erghost/config.h b/keyboards/lz/erghost/config.h
index 96db02dbfd..0f9730066e 100644
--- a/keyboards/lz/erghost/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/lz/erghost/config.h
@@ -37,9 +37,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION ROW2COL
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
 #ifdef RGBLIGHT_ENABLE
 #define RGB_DI_PIN E2
 #define RGBLED_NUM 28
diff --git a/keyboards/lz/erghost/info.json b/keyboards/lz/erghost/info.json
index f5ab6490b9..0ba1055fe3 100644
--- a/keyboards/lz/erghost/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/lz/erghost/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x0002",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B6",
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "D6",
         "num_lock": "D7",
diff --git a/keyboards/m10a/config.h b/keyboards/m10a/config.h
index 264dc6ddb0..dac3f44a3e 100644
--- a/keyboards/m10a/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/m10a/config.h
@@ -23,13 +23,9 @@
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { B6, F7, F6, D6 }
 #define MATRIX_COL_PINS { F5, F1, F0 }
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION ROW2COL
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
-
 /* 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/m10a/info.json b/keyboards/m10a/info.json
index f039afc9a7..f517d49087 100644
--- a/keyboards/m10a/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/m10a/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x00AA",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "levels": 6
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/machkeyboards/mach3/config.h b/keyboards/machkeyboards/mach3/config.h
index 2cb9079a84..ba1628e954 100644
--- a/keyboards/machkeyboards/mach3/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/machkeyboards/mach3/config.h
@@ -23,8 +23,3 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
-
-/* backlight */
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
diff --git a/keyboards/machkeyboards/mach3/info.json b/keyboards/machkeyboards/mach3/info.json
index 77b69b9651..767beb2026 100644
--- a/keyboards/machkeyboards/mach3/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/machkeyboards/mach3/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0x4D33",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B6",
+        "levels": 5,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "caterina",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/machkeyboards/mach3/rules.mk b/keyboards/machkeyboards/mach3/rules.mk
index 244bc3f763..75c6a286e5 100644
--- a/keyboards/machkeyboards/mach3/rules.mk
+++ b/keyboards/machkeyboards/mach3/rules.mk
@@ -11,4 +11,3 @@ BACKLIGHT_ENABLE = yes      # Enable keyboard backlight functionality
 RGBLIGHT_ENABLE = no        # Enable keyboard RGB underglow
 AUDIO_ENABLE = no           # Audio output
 UNICODE_ENABLE = yes
-BACKLIGHT_DRIVER = pwm
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/keyboards/maple_computing/christmas_tree/config.h b/keyboards/maple_computing/christmas_tree/config.h
index 11e591dca2..40c2ce1f48 100644
--- a/keyboards/maple_computing/christmas_tree/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/maple_computing/christmas_tree/config.h
@@ -22,8 +22,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { D3, F4, D0, F6, F5, D4 }
 #define MATRIX_COL_PINS { D1 }
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN D2
-
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
diff --git a/keyboards/maple_computing/christmas_tree/info.json b/keyboards/maple_computing/christmas_tree/info.json
index 6aa86425a0..d60dabe1df 100644
--- a/keyboards/maple_computing/christmas_tree/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/maple_computing/christmas_tree/info.json
@@ -7,6 +7,9 @@
     "vid": "0xFEED",
     "pid": "0x3070"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "D2"
+  },
   "processor": "atmega32u4",
   "bootloader": "caterina",
   "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/maple_computing/ivy/config.h b/keyboards/maple_computing/ivy/config.h
index 949de97ba8..3192143e77 100644
--- a/keyboards/maple_computing/ivy/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/maple_computing/ivy/config.h
@@ -25,8 +25,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* Locking resynchronize hack */
 #define LOCKING_RESYNC_ENABLE
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN D2
-
 /*
  * Feature disable options
  *  These options are also useful to firmware size reduction.
diff --git a/keyboards/maple_computing/ivy/rev1/info.json b/keyboards/maple_computing/ivy/rev1/info.json
index 3c028e0ea5..19109ca73f 100644
--- a/keyboards/maple_computing/ivy/rev1/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/maple_computing/ivy/rev1/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x6012",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "D2"
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "caterina",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/maple_computing/jnao/config.h b/keyboards/maple_computing/jnao/config.h
index 5b645dd5b9..24942e7a51 100644
--- a/keyboards/maple_computing/jnao/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/maple_computing/jnao/config.h
@@ -21,8 +21,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { E6, F0, F5, F6, F7 }
 #define MATRIX_COL_PINS { F1, F4, B1, B2, B3, B7, D1, D2, D4, D6, D7, B4 }
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN D0
-
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
diff --git a/keyboards/maple_computing/jnao/info.json b/keyboards/maple_computing/jnao/info.json
index 84fd17bbb2..afa5a8674e 100644
--- a/keyboards/maple_computing/jnao/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/maple_computing/jnao/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
     "pid": "0x6017",
     "device_version": "0.0.1"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "D0"
+  },
   "processor": "atmega32u4",
   "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
   "community_layouts": ["ortho_5x12", "ortho_4x12"],
diff --git a/keyboards/maple_computing/lets_split_eh/eh/config.h b/keyboards/maple_computing/lets_split_eh/eh/config.h
index 77afb19b14..55d2428db0 100644
--- a/keyboards/maple_computing/lets_split_eh/eh/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/maple_computing/lets_split_eh/eh/config.h
@@ -25,8 +25,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-
 /* ws2812 RGB LED */
 #define RGB_DI_PIN B2
 #define RGBLED_NUM 12    // Number of LEDs (each hand)
diff --git a/keyboards/maple_computing/lets_split_eh/eh/info.json b/keyboards/maple_computing/lets_split_eh/eh/info.json
index b22fef655a..4574b10b64 100644
--- a/keyboards/maple_computing/lets_split_eh/eh/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/maple_computing/lets_split_eh/eh/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0xE401",
         "device_version": "1.0.0"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7"
+    },
     "split": {
         "soft_serial_pin": "D0"
     },
diff --git a/keyboards/massdrop/thekey/config.h b/keyboards/massdrop/thekey/config.h
index cba49f39f1..0869e77a7a 100644
--- a/keyboards/massdrop/thekey/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/massdrop/thekey/config.h
@@ -25,8 +25,6 @@
 
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION ROW2COL
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN B1
 #define RGBLED_NUM 2
 #define RGBLIGHT_HUE_STEP 8
diff --git a/keyboards/massdrop/thekey/info.json b/keyboards/massdrop/thekey/info.json
index c80f4d9373..56fe74729c 100644
--- a/keyboards/massdrop/thekey/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/massdrop/thekey/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x0000",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B6"
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/mechbrewery/mb65s/config.h b/keyboards/mechbrewery/mb65s/config.h
index ca56069a1e..7023e30ced 100644
--- a/keyboards/mechbrewery/mb65s/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/mechbrewery/mb65s/config.h
@@ -24,8 +24,6 @@
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B5
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN E2
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHING
diff --git a/keyboards/mechkeys/acr60/config.h b/keyboards/mechkeys/acr60/config.h
index 00cf0b0fb4..493f54b3f7 100644
--- a/keyboards/mechkeys/acr60/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/mechkeys/acr60/config.h
@@ -24,9 +24,6 @@
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
-
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
 
diff --git a/keyboards/mechkeys/acr60/info.json b/keyboards/mechkeys/acr60/info.json
index 216d8639a3..816e74a2bb 100644
--- a/keyboards/mechkeys/acr60/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/mechkeys/acr60/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0xCA60",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B6",
+        "levels": 5
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "B2",
         "on_state": 0
diff --git a/keyboards/mechkeys/alu84/config.h b/keyboards/mechkeys/alu84/config.h
index 00526afb0b..bb3b38500c 100755
--- a/keyboards/mechkeys/alu84/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/mechkeys/alu84/config.h
@@ -33,9 +33,6 @@
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN E2
 #if defined(RGBLIGHT_ENABLE)
 #    define RGBLED_NUM 16
diff --git a/keyboards/mechkeys/alu84/info.json b/keyboards/mechkeys/alu84/info.json
index c3cedc651e..aaf9cc7ac1 100644
--- a/keyboards/mechkeys/alu84/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/mechkeys/alu84/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0xCA75",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B6",
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layout_aliases": {
diff --git a/keyboards/mechkeys/espectro/config.h b/keyboards/mechkeys/espectro/config.h
index 5cc77b8bec..b345f44269 100755
--- a/keyboards/mechkeys/espectro/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/mechkeys/espectro/config.h
@@ -24,9 +24,6 @@
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
-
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
 
diff --git a/keyboards/mechkeys/espectro/info.json b/keyboards/mechkeys/espectro/info.json
index 6877f1c316..1361065e75 100644
--- a/keyboards/mechkeys/espectro/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/mechkeys/espectro/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
     "pid": "0xCA96",
     "device_version": "0.0.1"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "B6",
+    "levels": 5
+  },
   "indicators": {
     "caps_lock": "B2",
     "num_lock": "B0",
diff --git a/keyboards/mechkeys/mechmini/v1/config.h b/keyboards/mechkeys/mechmini/v1/config.h
index 76de7a323c..3da5747d2b 100644
--- a/keyboards/mechkeys/mechmini/v1/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/mechkeys/mechmini/v1/config.h
@@ -22,8 +22,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define MATRIX_COL_PINS { A0, A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, C7, C6, C5, C4 }
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN D4
-
 /* RGB underglow */
 // The RGB_DI_PIN value seems to be shared between all PS2AVRGB boards.
 // The same pin is used on the JJ40, at least.
diff --git a/keyboards/mechkeys/mechmini/v1/info.json b/keyboards/mechkeys/mechmini/v1/info.json
index d971979c34..751be56e38 100644
--- a/keyboards/mechkeys/mechmini/v1/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/mechkeys/mechmini/v1/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0xCA40",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "D4"
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32a",
     "bootloader": "bootloadhid",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/mechkeys/mechmini/v2/config.h b/keyboards/mechkeys/mechmini/v2/config.h
index 9794b87937..c318669851 100755
--- a/keyboards/mechkeys/mechmini/v2/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/mechkeys/mechmini/v2/config.h
@@ -23,8 +23,6 @@
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
 
diff --git a/keyboards/mechkeys/mechmini/v2/info.json b/keyboards/mechkeys/mechmini/v2/info.json
index bc8a60cd46..58ad7525db 100644
--- a/keyboards/mechkeys/mechmini/v2/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/mechkeys/mechmini/v2/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
     "pid": "0xCA40",
     "device_version": "0.0.2"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "B6"
+  },
   "processor": "atmega32u4",
   "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
   "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/mechkeys/mk60/config.h b/keyboards/mechkeys/mk60/config.h
index 9b39355f47..065c3006c6 100644
--- a/keyboards/mechkeys/mk60/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/mechkeys/mk60/config.h
@@ -34,10 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN E6
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
   #define RGBLED_NUM 12
diff --git a/keyboards/mechkeys/mk60/info.json b/keyboards/mechkeys/mk60/info.json
index b78e144988..42d9c3bd24 100644
--- a/keyboards/mechkeys/mk60/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/mechkeys/mk60/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
       "pid": "0x0000",
       "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+      "pin": "B6",
+      "levels": 6,
+      "breathing": true
+    },
     "indicators": {
       "caps_lock": "B7",
       "on_state": 0
diff --git a/keyboards/mechlovin/adelais/standard_led/arm/config.h b/keyboards/mechlovin/adelais/standard_led/arm/config.h
index 90a5cf6575..e1081a9560 100644
--- a/keyboards/mechlovin/adelais/standard_led/arm/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/mechlovin/adelais/standard_led/arm/config.h
@@ -23,8 +23,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B0
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_DRIVER PWMD3
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_CHANNEL 3
 
diff --git a/keyboards/mechlovin/adelais/standard_led/arm/info.json b/keyboards/mechlovin/adelais/standard_led/arm/info.json
index 3835f71f94..a5f20190d1 100644
--- a/keyboards/mechlovin/adelais/standard_led/arm/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/mechlovin/adelais/standard_led/arm/info.json
@@ -1,5 +1,9 @@
 {
     "keyboard_name": "Adelais",
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B0",
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "B2",
         "num_lock": "C15",
diff --git a/keyboards/mechlovin/adelais/standard_led/avr/rev1/config.h b/keyboards/mechlovin/adelais/standard_led/avr/rev1/config.h
index 4605d08efb..aac4aae40d 100644
--- a/keyboards/mechlovin/adelais/standard_led/avr/rev1/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/mechlovin/adelais/standard_led/avr/rev1/config.h
@@ -31,9 +31,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION ROW2COL
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B5
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN E2
 #define RGBLED_NUM 23
 #define RGBLIGHT_LIMIT_VAL 255
diff --git a/keyboards/mechlovin/adelais/standard_led/avr/rev1/info.json b/keyboards/mechlovin/adelais/standard_led/avr/rev1/info.json
index f571ebab51..73ea66a997 100644
--- a/keyboards/mechlovin/adelais/standard_led/avr/rev1/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/mechlovin/adelais/standard_led/avr/rev1/info.json
@@ -3,6 +3,10 @@
     "usb": {
         "pid": "0xAD04"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B5",
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "indicators": {
diff --git a/keyboards/mechlovin/delphine/mono_led/config.h b/keyboards/mechlovin/delphine/mono_led/config.h
index b8b32068c0..b1ef0e072a 100644
--- a/keyboards/mechlovin/delphine/mono_led/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/mechlovin/delphine/mono_led/config.h
@@ -1,10 +1,6 @@
 
 #pragma once
 
-#ifdef BACKLIGHT_ENABLE
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-#endif
-
 #ifdef RGBLIGHT_ENABLE
 #define RGB_DI_PIN E2
 #define RGBLED_NUM 13
diff --git a/keyboards/mechlovin/delphine/mono_led/info.json b/keyboards/mechlovin/delphine/mono_led/info.json
index 2665906b80..ce88a638a9 100644
--- a/keyboards/mechlovin/delphine/mono_led/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/mechlovin/delphine/mono_led/info.json
@@ -2,5 +2,8 @@
     "usb": {
         "pid": "0xDEF1",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
+    },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B6"
     }
 }
diff --git a/keyboards/mechlovin/hannah65/config.h b/keyboards/mechlovin/hannah65/config.h
index ed43115e09..e96bc8bc85 100644
--- a/keyboards/mechlovin/hannah65/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/mechlovin/hannah65/config.h
@@ -33,7 +33,5 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B8
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_DRIVER PWMD4
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_CHANNEL 3
diff --git a/keyboards/mechlovin/hannah65/info.json b/keyboards/mechlovin/hannah65/info.json
index 8ec49a784e..74ae965fb7 100644
--- a/keyboards/mechlovin/hannah65/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/mechlovin/hannah65/info.json
@@ -1,4 +1,8 @@
 {
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B8",
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "B9",
         "on_state": 0
diff --git a/keyboards/mechlovin/hannah910/config.h b/keyboards/mechlovin/hannah910/config.h
index 78ad7b5a1b..be1d769e67 100644
--- a/keyboards/mechlovin/hannah910/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/mechlovin/hannah910/config.h
@@ -34,10 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN E2
 #define RGBLIGHT_LIMIT_VAL 255
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHING
diff --git a/keyboards/mechlovin/hannah910/rev1/info.json b/keyboards/mechlovin/hannah910/rev1/info.json
index 7f61b0e023..ae5f966622 100644
--- a/keyboards/mechlovin/hannah910/rev1/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/mechlovin/hannah910/rev1/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x9101",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/mechlovin/hannah910/rev2/info.json b/keyboards/mechlovin/hannah910/rev2/info.json
index 76cb6cb8f0..cfb43e786c 100644
--- a/keyboards/mechlovin/hannah910/rev2/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/mechlovin/hannah910/rev2/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x9102",
         "device_version": "0.0.2"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "community_layouts": ["65_ansi_blocker", "65_iso_blocker_split_bs"],
diff --git a/keyboards/mechlovin/hannah910/rev3/info.json b/keyboards/mechlovin/hannah910/rev3/info.json
index 7bae7c1579..14219cb9b6 100644
--- a/keyboards/mechlovin/hannah910/rev3/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/mechlovin/hannah910/rev3/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x9103",
         "device_version": "0.0.2"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "community_layouts": ["65_ansi"],
diff --git a/keyboards/mechlovin/hex4b/rev1/config.h b/keyboards/mechlovin/hex4b/rev1/config.h
index abd2a73e0e..1baf1aa2ea 100644
--- a/keyboards/mechlovin/hex4b/rev1/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/mechlovin/hex4b/rev1/config.h
@@ -31,7 +31,3 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { B7, A2, A1, A3, A4, A5 }
 #define MATRIX_COL_PINS { B6, B5, B3, B2, B1, B0, A0, A6, A7, C7, C6, C5, C4, D1, D0 }
-
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN D4
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
diff --git a/keyboards/mechlovin/hex4b/rev1/info.json b/keyboards/mechlovin/hex4b/rev1/info.json
index 79bef8e9a7..cec380a91f 100644
--- a/keyboards/mechlovin/hex4b/rev1/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/mechlovin/hex4b/rev1/info.json
@@ -3,6 +3,11 @@
     "usb": {
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "D4",
+        "levels": 5,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "D7",
         "num_lock": "D6",
diff --git a/keyboards/mechlovin/hex4b/rev2/config.h b/keyboards/mechlovin/hex4b/rev2/config.h
index cff2b7f915..c0486dd0b7 100644
--- a/keyboards/mechlovin/hex4b/rev2/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/mechlovin/hex4b/rev2/config.h
@@ -32,7 +32,4 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { A4, B12, B13, B14, B15, A1 }
 #define MATRIX_COL_PINS { B11, B10, B2, B1, B0, A7, A6, A5, A3, C13, B7, B6, B5, B4, B3 }
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B8
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_DRIVER PWMD4
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
diff --git a/keyboards/mechlovin/hex4b/rev2/info.json b/keyboards/mechlovin/hex4b/rev2/info.json
index 6f5ddff9f7..7d9a2cb40a 100644
--- a/keyboards/mechlovin/hex4b/rev2/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/mechlovin/hex4b/rev2/info.json
@@ -3,6 +3,11 @@
     "usb": {
         "device_version": "0.0.2"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B8",
+        "levels": 5,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "B9",
         "num_lock": "C15",
diff --git a/keyboards/mechlovin/hex6c/config.h b/keyboards/mechlovin/hex6c/config.h
index 55ec2080d8..a2b1b0311b 100644
--- a/keyboards/mechlovin/hex6c/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/mechlovin/hex6c/config.h
@@ -34,8 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B0
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_DRIVER PWMD3
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_CHANNEL 3
 
diff --git a/keyboards/mechlovin/hex6c/info.json b/keyboards/mechlovin/hex6c/info.json
index c076b7198b..e03f75c2b8 100644
--- a/keyboards/mechlovin/hex6c/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/mechlovin/hex6c/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x6C01",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B0",
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "A4",
         "num_lock": "A3",
diff --git a/keyboards/mechlovin/infinity87/rev1/config.h b/keyboards/mechlovin/infinity87/rev1/config.h
index 7de2a2cc79..e03ee6dded 100644
--- a/keyboards/mechlovin/infinity87/rev1/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/mechlovin/infinity87/rev1/config.h
@@ -19,8 +19,6 @@
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { A10, B13, B12, B11, C14, C15 }
 #define MATRIX_COL_PINS { C13, B9, B4, B7, B8, B5, B6, A9, A5, A6, A7, B1, B2, B10, B3, B14, B15 }
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B0
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_DRIVER PWMD3
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_CHANNEL 3
 
diff --git a/keyboards/mechlovin/infinity87/rev1/info.json b/keyboards/mechlovin/infinity87/rev1/info.json
index 0bcf668f11..be094e09ae 100644
--- a/keyboards/mechlovin/infinity87/rev1/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/mechlovin/infinity87/rev1/info.json
@@ -1,4 +1,8 @@
 {
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B0",
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "A4",
         "scroll_lock": "A8"
diff --git a/keyboards/mechlovin/infinity87/rev2/config.h b/keyboards/mechlovin/infinity87/rev2/config.h
index 461c735f48..178374c1e7 100644
--- a/keyboards/mechlovin/infinity87/rev2/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/mechlovin/infinity87/rev2/config.h
@@ -34,9 +34,6 @@
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION ROW2COL
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
 #ifdef RGBLIGHT_ENABLE
 #define RGB_DI_PIN E2
 #define RGBLED_NUM 24
diff --git a/keyboards/mechlovin/infinity87/rev2/info.json b/keyboards/mechlovin/infinity87/rev2/info.json
index 548e55f563..d75dd051bc 100644
--- a/keyboards/mechlovin/infinity87/rev2/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/mechlovin/infinity87/rev2/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x8702",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B6",
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "D6",
         "num_lock": "D7",
diff --git a/keyboards/mechlovin/infinity88/config.h b/keyboards/mechlovin/infinity88/config.h
index 862f954672..11ae35100b 100644
--- a/keyboards/mechlovin/infinity88/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/mechlovin/infinity88/config.h
@@ -33,8 +33,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B0
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_DRIVER PWMD3
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_CHANNEL 3
 
diff --git a/keyboards/mechlovin/infinity88/info.json b/keyboards/mechlovin/infinity88/info.json
index 8fd53b54cd..37ccd27537 100644
--- a/keyboards/mechlovin/infinity88/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/mechlovin/infinity88/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x8802",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B0",
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "A4",
         "num_lock": "A3"
diff --git a/keyboards/mechlovin/infinityce/config.h b/keyboards/mechlovin/infinityce/config.h
index 0f71af88e7..e0900333cd 100644
--- a/keyboards/mechlovin/infinityce/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/mechlovin/infinityce/config.h
@@ -24,9 +24,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN E2
 #define RGBLED_NUM 31
 #define RGBLIGHT_LIMIT_VAL 255
diff --git a/keyboards/mechlovin/infinityce/info.json b/keyboards/mechlovin/infinityce/info.json
index 23a34f48a8..1ab5cad305 100644
--- a/keyboards/mechlovin/infinityce/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/mechlovin/infinityce/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x8801",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/mechlovin/kanu/config.h b/keyboards/mechlovin/kanu/config.h
index 6609920740..6a6dc97744 100644
--- a/keyboards/mechlovin/kanu/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/mechlovin/kanu/config.h
@@ -34,10 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN E2
 #define RGBLED_NUM 6
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHING
diff --git a/keyboards/mechlovin/kanu/info.json b/keyboards/mechlovin/kanu/info.json
index 0f21e4b766..628a78e1a5 100644
--- a/keyboards/mechlovin/kanu/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/mechlovin/kanu/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x4B4E",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "community_layouts": ["65_ansi_blocker", "65_iso_blocker_split_bs", "65_iso_blocker"],
diff --git a/keyboards/mechlovin/mechlovin9/rev1/config.h b/keyboards/mechlovin/mechlovin9/rev1/config.h
index eca0a5236b..c5e997d425 100644
--- a/keyboards/mechlovin/mechlovin9/rev1/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/mechlovin/mechlovin9/rev1/config.h
@@ -30,7 +30,5 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { A4, A5, A3, A2, A1 }
 #define MATRIX_COL_PINS { B11, B10, B2, B1, B0, A7, A6, A0, C15, B4, B5, B3, C13, C14, A13 }
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B8
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_DRIVER PWMD3
-#define BACKLIGHT_PWM_CHANNEL 3
\ No newline at end of file
+#define BACKLIGHT_PWM_CHANNEL 3
diff --git a/keyboards/mechlovin/mechlovin9/rev1/info.json b/keyboards/mechlovin/mechlovin9/rev1/info.json
index c955b37fc2..66b4a3c2ed 100644
--- a/keyboards/mechlovin/mechlovin9/rev1/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/mechlovin/mechlovin9/rev1/info.json
@@ -4,6 +4,10 @@
         "pid": "0x6509",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B8",
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "B9"
     },
diff --git a/keyboards/mechlovin/mechlovin9/rev2/config.h b/keyboards/mechlovin/mechlovin9/rev2/config.h
index aa8c9db9f3..f550a2e39a 100644
--- a/keyboards/mechlovin/mechlovin9/rev2/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/mechlovin/mechlovin9/rev2/config.h
@@ -29,6 +29,3 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
  */
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { A0, A1, A2, A3, A4 }
 #define MATRIX_COL_PINS { B2, B1, B0, B3, B4, B5, D0, D1, D5, D6, D7, C0, C3, C2, C1 }
-
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN D4
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
diff --git a/keyboards/mechlovin/mechlovin9/rev2/info.json b/keyboards/mechlovin/mechlovin9/rev2/info.json
index 47fdf4973d..c0e94e7638 100644
--- a/keyboards/mechlovin/mechlovin9/rev2/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/mechlovin/mechlovin9/rev2/info.json
@@ -4,6 +4,10 @@
         "pid": "0x6509",
         "device_version": "0.0.2"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "D4",
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "A7"
     },
diff --git a/keyboards/mechlovin/olly/bb/config.h b/keyboards/mechlovin/olly/bb/config.h
index f58cbef78e..0f9a61426e 100644
--- a/keyboards/mechlovin/olly/bb/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/mechlovin/olly/bb/config.h
@@ -34,9 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
  */
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS {D6, A5, A4, A3, A6}
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN D4
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
 #ifdef RGBLIGHT_ENABLE
 #define RGB_DI_PIN B3
 #define RGBLED_NUM 24
diff --git a/keyboards/mechlovin/olly/bb/info.json b/keyboards/mechlovin/olly/bb/info.json
index e5a55c5add..887e32d9a5 100644
--- a/keyboards/mechlovin/olly/bb/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/mechlovin/olly/bb/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0xD181",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "D4",
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "B0",
         "num_lock": "B1",
diff --git a/keyboards/mechlovin/olly/jf/config.h b/keyboards/mechlovin/olly/jf/config.h
index 7d29b1901e..2b42e66edc 100644
--- a/keyboards/mechlovin/olly/jf/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/mechlovin/olly/jf/config.h
@@ -37,9 +37,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION ROW2COL
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN D4
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN B3
 #define RGBLED_NUM 27
 #define RGBLIGHT_LIMIT_VAL 255
diff --git a/keyboards/mechlovin/olly/jf/info.json b/keyboards/mechlovin/olly/jf/info.json
index fdfe0dda91..86de2f1bfe 100644
--- a/keyboards/mechlovin/olly/jf/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/mechlovin/olly/jf/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0xD180",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "D4",
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "B0",
         "num_lock": "B1",
diff --git a/keyboards/mechlovin/pisces/config.h b/keyboards/mechlovin/pisces/config.h
index ea0404eef5..1540505bad 100644
--- a/keyboards/mechlovin/pisces/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/mechlovin/pisces/config.h
@@ -33,8 +33,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN E2
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
     #define RGBLED_NUM 12
diff --git a/keyboards/mechlovin/pisces/info.json b/keyboards/mechlovin/pisces/info.json
index f88f37c23c..19246528e7 100644
--- a/keyboards/mechlovin/pisces/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/mechlovin/pisces/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x6501",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7"
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "B2"
     },
diff --git a/keyboards/mechlovin/serratus/config.h b/keyboards/mechlovin/serratus/config.h
index 3e7092190a..abfafffd0d 100644
--- a/keyboards/mechlovin/serratus/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/mechlovin/serratus/config.h
@@ -38,9 +38,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION ROW2COL
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
 #ifdef RGBLIGHT_ENABLE
 #define RGB_DI_PIN E2
 #define RGBLED_NUM 24
diff --git a/keyboards/mechlovin/serratus/info.json b/keyboards/mechlovin/serratus/info.json
index 98fc8af770..e5125314cb 100644
--- a/keyboards/mechlovin/serratus/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/mechlovin/serratus/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x0870",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B6",
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "D6",
         "num_lock": "D7",
diff --git a/keyboards/mechlovin/tmkl/config.h b/keyboards/mechlovin/tmkl/config.h
index 3b4d904706..54cd52de76 100644
--- a/keyboards/mechlovin/tmkl/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/mechlovin/tmkl/config.h
@@ -33,8 +33,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B8
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_DRIVER PWMD3
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_CHANNEL 3
 
diff --git a/keyboards/mechlovin/tmkl/info.json b/keyboards/mechlovin/tmkl/info.json
index f49d274979..5cdd06aa12 100644
--- a/keyboards/mechlovin/tmkl/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/mechlovin/tmkl/info.json
@@ -7,6 +7,10 @@
         "pid": "0xC601",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B8",
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "B9"
     },
diff --git a/keyboards/mehkee96/config.h b/keyboards/mehkee96/config.h
index 65b809de41..2066e16662 100644
--- a/keyboards/mehkee96/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/mehkee96/config.h
@@ -5,8 +5,6 @@
 #define MATRIX_COL_PINS { A0, A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, C7, C6, C5, C4, C3, C2, D7 }
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN D4
-
 #define RGBLED_NUM 18
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHING
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_RAINBOW_MOOD
diff --git a/keyboards/mehkee96/info.json b/keyboards/mehkee96/info.json
index 82f8ef6717..40f4cd71b4 100644
--- a/keyboards/mehkee96/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/mehkee96/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x422D",
         "device_version": "2.0.0"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "D4"
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "D1",
         "num_lock": "D0"
diff --git a/keyboards/melgeek/mj6xy/rev3/config.h b/keyboards/melgeek/mj6xy/rev3/config.h
index aa0e0e6097..a093ab8d37 100755
--- a/keyboards/melgeek/mj6xy/rev3/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/melgeek/mj6xy/rev3/config.h
@@ -22,14 +22,8 @@
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN    C6
 
-#ifdef  BACKLIGHT_PIN
-#       define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS    10
-#endif
-
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
 #    define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHING
 #    define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_RAINBOW_MOOD
diff --git a/keyboards/melgeek/mj6xy/rev3/info.json b/keyboards/melgeek/mj6xy/rev3/info.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..ccd7165a72
--- /dev/null
+++ b/keyboards/melgeek/mj6xy/rev3/info.json
@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+{
+    "backlight": {
+        "driver": "software",
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "levels": 10
+    }
+}
diff --git a/keyboards/melgeek/mj6xy/rev3/rules.mk b/keyboards/melgeek/mj6xy/rev3/rules.mk
index 6559b3778b..51b869696a 100755
--- a/keyboards/melgeek/mj6xy/rev3/rules.mk
+++ b/keyboards/melgeek/mj6xy/rev3/rules.mk
@@ -10,4 +10,3 @@ NKRO_ENABLE = yes           # Enable N-Key Rollover
 BACKLIGHT_ENABLE = yes       # Enable keyboard backlight functionality
 RGBLIGHT_ENABLE = yes        # Enable keyboard RGB underglow
 AUDIO_ENABLE = no            # Audio output
-BACKLIGHT_DRIVER = software
diff --git a/keyboards/meme/config.h b/keyboards/meme/config.h
index 44ef90ed66..cf96f9f4de 100644
--- a/keyboards/meme/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/meme/config.h
@@ -34,9 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
 /* 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/meme/info.json b/keyboards/meme/info.json
index 872a9523d1..500c76ebdf 100644
--- a/keyboards/meme/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/meme/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
     "pid": "0x0000",
     "device_version": "0.0.1"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "B7",
+    "breathing": true
+  },
   "processor": "atmega32u2",
   "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
   "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/merge/iso_macro/config.h b/keyboards/merge/iso_macro/config.h
index b662589523..cde82e7341 100644
--- a/keyboards/merge/iso_macro/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/merge/iso_macro/config.h
@@ -19,7 +19,6 @@
 
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { F4, F5, F6}
 #define MATRIX_COL_PINS { B4, B5, B6}
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
 
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
diff --git a/keyboards/merge/iso_macro/info.json b/keyboards/merge/iso_macro/info.json
index 3c5f6d6784..123438a5be 100644
--- a/keyboards/merge/iso_macro/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/merge/iso_macro/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x1200",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7"
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/merge/uma/config.h b/keyboards/merge/uma/config.h
index 8744fc0fd5..4cbb583321 100644
--- a/keyboards/merge/uma/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/merge/uma/config.h
@@ -19,8 +19,6 @@
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { B0, B1, B2, B3, B7 }
 #define MATRIX_COL_PINS { F0, F1, F4, F5, F6, F7, D6, D4 }
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN C6
-
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
diff --git a/keyboards/merge/uma/info.json b/keyboards/merge/uma/info.json
index 0031f4ae8e..11ccd102a5 100644
--- a/keyboards/merge/uma/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/merge/uma/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x3232",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "C6"
+    },
     "split": {
         "soft_serial_pin": "D2"
     },
diff --git a/keyboards/metamechs/timberwolf/config.h b/keyboards/metamechs/timberwolf/config.h
index 7e259d0817..83501eb878 100644
--- a/keyboards/metamechs/timberwolf/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/metamechs/timberwolf/config.h
@@ -44,10 +44,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* Reverse encoder direction */
 // #define ENCODER_DIRECTION_FLIP
 
-/* Backlighting code used for caps lock indicator */
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN C6
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 16
-
 /*
  * Feature disable options
  *  These options are also useful to firmware size reduction.
diff --git a/keyboards/metamechs/timberwolf/info.json b/keyboards/metamechs/timberwolf/info.json
index 87ee8d48a8..4d6e82eec6 100644
--- a/keyboards/metamechs/timberwolf/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/metamechs/timberwolf/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x5754",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "C6",
+        "levels": 16
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/metamechs/timberwolf/rules.mk b/keyboards/metamechs/timberwolf/rules.mk
index 0a9f98774c..247b4e978a 100644
--- a/keyboards/metamechs/timberwolf/rules.mk
+++ b/keyboards/metamechs/timberwolf/rules.mk
@@ -12,5 +12,3 @@ RGBLIGHT_ENABLE = no        # Enable keyboard RGB underglow
 AUDIO_ENABLE = no           # Audio output
 ENCODER_ENABLE = yes        # Enable encoder support
 LTO_ENABLE = yes
-
-BACKLIGHT_DRIVER = pwm
diff --git a/keyboards/mntre/config.h b/keyboards/mntre/config.h
index 123d66fcdf..54a640366b 100644
--- a/keyboards/mntre/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/mntre/config.h
@@ -20,7 +20,6 @@
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
 #define BACKLIGHT_CUSTOM_RESOLUTION 0x400
 
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
diff --git a/keyboards/mntre/info.json b/keyboards/mntre/info.json
index dd26827624..36426c3cc1 100644
--- a/keyboards/mntre/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/mntre/info.json
@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@
         "device_version": "0.0.2"
     },
     "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
         "max_brightness": 84
     },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
diff --git a/keyboards/mntre/rules.mk b/keyboards/mntre/rules.mk
index ce8ecc4a9c..a56f94b312 100644
--- a/keyboards/mntre/rules.mk
+++ b/keyboards/mntre/rules.mk
@@ -11,5 +11,3 @@ BACKLIGHT_ENABLE = yes      # Enable keyboard backlight functionality
 RGBLIGHT_ENABLE = no        # Enable keyboard RGB underglow
 AUDIO_ENABLE = no           # Audio output
 OLED_ENABLE = yes
-BACKLIGHT_DRIVER = pwm
-
diff --git a/keyboards/mode/m75s/config.h b/keyboards/mode/m75s/config.h
index 09e9b7bc73..6c90b66be5 100644
--- a/keyboards/mode/m75s/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/mode/m75s/config.h
@@ -28,9 +28,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* Locking resynchronize hack */
 #define LOCKING_RESYNC_ENABLE
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN C6
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 20
-#define BACKLIGHT_CAPS_LOCK
 #define BACKLIGHT_DEFAULT_LEVEL 20
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_DRIVER PWMD3
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_CHANNEL 1
diff --git a/keyboards/mode/m75s/info.json b/keyboards/mode/m75s/info.json
index 58768a1063..f046a8dffd 100644
--- a/keyboards/mode/m75s/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/mode/m75s/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0x7583",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "C6",
+        "levels": 20,
+        "as_caps_lock": true
+    },
     "processor": "STM32F401",
     "bootloader": "stm32-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/mokey/ginkgo65/config.h b/keyboards/mokey/ginkgo65/config.h
deleted file mode 100644
index 320718238a..0000000000
--- a/keyboards/mokey/ginkgo65/config.h
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,5 +0,0 @@
-// Copyright 2023 QMK
-// SPDX-License-Identifier: GPL-2.0-or-later
-
-#pragma once
-#define BACKLIGHT_CAPS_LOCK
diff --git a/keyboards/mokey/ginkgo65/info.json b/keyboards/mokey/ginkgo65/info.json
index c081cda703..81e3fe1a38 100644
--- a/keyboards/mokey/ginkgo65/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/mokey/ginkgo65/info.json
@@ -18,7 +18,8 @@
     "backlight": {
         "pin": "B6",
         "levels": 6,
-        "breathing": true
+        "breathing": true,
+        "as_caps_lock": true
     },
     "layout_aliases": {
         "LAYOUT": "LAYOUT_65_ansi_blocker"
diff --git a/keyboards/mokey/ginkgo65hot/config.h b/keyboards/mokey/ginkgo65hot/config.h
index 148a1ce5c2..c3f836fd12 100644
--- a/keyboards/mokey/ginkgo65hot/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/mokey/ginkgo65hot/config.h
@@ -17,8 +17,3 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { B0, B1, B2, B3, F7 }
 #define MATRIX_COL_PINS { C7, F6, F5, F4, F1, E6, D0, D1, D2, D3, D5, D4, D6, D7, B4 }
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
-
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
-#define BACKLIGHT_CAPS_LOCK
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
diff --git a/keyboards/mokey/ginkgo65hot/info.json b/keyboards/mokey/ginkgo65hot/info.json
index 9083672c7d..31427c7cb3 100644
--- a/keyboards/mokey/ginkgo65hot/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/mokey/ginkgo65hot/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,12 @@
         "pid": "0x3366",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B6",
+        "levels": 6,
+        "breathing": true,
+        "as_caps_lock": true
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layout_aliases": {
diff --git a/keyboards/monarch/config.h b/keyboards/monarch/config.h
index 7708f0fc16..3f7a66bf06 100644
--- a/keyboards/monarch/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/monarch/config.h
@@ -26,13 +26,9 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define ENCODERS_PAD_B { B5 }
 #define ENCODER_RESOLUTION 1
 
-//LEDS A6
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN A6
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_DRIVER PWMD3
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_CHANNEL 1
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE 1
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 24
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
 
 #define SLEEP_LED_GPT_DRIVER GPTD1
 
diff --git a/keyboards/monarch/info.json b/keyboards/monarch/info.json
index cb5239e915..c4d1362a5b 100644
--- a/keyboards/monarch/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/monarch/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0x43C1",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "A6",
+        "levels": 24,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "STM32F072",
     "bootloader": "stm32-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/monarch/rules.mk b/keyboards/monarch/rules.mk
index bed35367eb..5a2c15a821 100644
--- a/keyboards/monarch/rules.mk
+++ b/keyboards/monarch/rules.mk
@@ -13,7 +13,5 @@ AUDIO_ENABLE = no           # Audio output
 SLEEP_LED_ENABLE = yes
 ENCODER_ENABLE = yes
 
-BACKLIGHT_DRIVER = pwm
-
 # Enter lower-power sleep mode when on the ChibiOS idle thread
 OPT_DEFS += -DCORTEX_ENABLE_WFI_IDLE=TRUE
diff --git a/keyboards/monstargear/xo87/solderable/config.h b/keyboards/monstargear/xo87/solderable/config.h
index a4cf5c8038..65c76647ab 100644
--- a/keyboards/monstargear/xo87/solderable/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/monstargear/xo87/solderable/config.h
@@ -19,8 +19,6 @@
 
 #define brightnessMax 8
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN F0
-
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { E6,E7,E3,B0,B1,A2}
 #define MATRIX_COL_PINS { C5,C3,C1,E1,D6,D2,B7,B3,F6,F7,F3,A5,A1,E2,C7,A6 }
 
diff --git a/keyboards/monstargear/xo87/solderable/info.json b/keyboards/monstargear/xo87/solderable/info.json
index 8a6e4984d6..f3a8ca1657 100644
--- a/keyboards/monstargear/xo87/solderable/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/monstargear/xo87/solderable/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x5344",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "driver": "custom",
+        "pin": "F0"
+    },
     "processor": "at90usb646",
     "bootloader": "lufa-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/monstargear/xo87/solderable/rules.mk b/keyboards/monstargear/xo87/solderable/rules.mk
index f015ea5d01..d845a512bb 100644
--- a/keyboards/monstargear/xo87/solderable/rules.mk
+++ b/keyboards/monstargear/xo87/solderable/rules.mk
@@ -10,4 +10,3 @@ NKRO_ENABLE = yes           # Enable N-Key Rollover
 BACKLIGHT_ENABLE = yes      # Enable keyboard backlight functionality
 RGBLIGHT_ENABLE = yes       # Enable keyboard RGB underglow
 AUDIO_ENABLE = no           # Audio output
-BACKLIGHT_DRIVER = custom
diff --git a/keyboards/moon/config.h b/keyboards/moon/config.h
index ce262dee84..dda1618522 100644
--- a/keyboards/moon/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/moon/config.h
@@ -22,9 +22,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define MATRIX_ROWS 8
 #define MATRIX_COLS 11
 
-/* Backlight */
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN C6
-
 /* 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/moon/info.json b/keyboards/moon/info.json
index 5ad57b3867..153f6f74a9 100644
--- a/keyboards/moon/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/moon/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0xFCB8",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "C6"
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "B5",
         "scroll_lock": "B6"
diff --git a/keyboards/mt/blocked65/config.h b/keyboards/mt/blocked65/config.h
index e2c8b53b73..bd4c880e3b 100644
--- a/keyboards/mt/blocked65/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/mt/blocked65/config.h
@@ -26,9 +26,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION ROW2COL
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
-
 /* 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/mt/blocked65/info.json b/keyboards/mt/blocked65/info.json
index 3a76a3bc61..c16d04cd5b 100644
--- a/keyboards/mt/blocked65/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/mt/blocked65/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x0001",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B6",
+        "levels": 6
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "community_layouts": ["65_ansi_blocker"],
diff --git a/keyboards/mt/mt40/config.h b/keyboards/mt/mt40/config.h
index 61947facbc..8a77b3dc7b 100644
--- a/keyboards/mt/mt40/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/mt/mt40/config.h
@@ -52,8 +52,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN D2
-
 /* 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/mt/mt40/info.json b/keyboards/mt/mt40/info.json
index 89b385472c..730cdf6c24 100644
--- a/keyboards/mt/mt40/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/mt/mt40/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
     "pid": "0x422D",
     "device_version": "0.0.1"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "D2"
+  },
   "processor": "atmega32a",
   "bootloader": "bootloadhid",
   "community_layouts": ["planck_mit"],
diff --git a/keyboards/mt/mt980/config.h b/keyboards/mt/mt980/config.h
index 01187d43a0..8a5dbe68f8 100644
--- a/keyboards/mt/mt980/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/mt/mt980/config.h
@@ -8,8 +8,6 @@
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION ROW2COL
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
 
diff --git a/keyboards/mt/mt980/info.json b/keyboards/mt/mt980/info.json
index e1c9f2758f..59afd26650 100644
--- a/keyboards/mt/mt980/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/mt/mt980/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
     "pid": "0x6060",
     "device_version": "0.0.1"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "B6"
+  },
   "indicators": {
     "caps_lock": "C7",
     "num_lock": "C6",
diff --git a/keyboards/mt/ncr80/solder/config.h b/keyboards/mt/ncr80/solder/config.h
index f9463fc079..c6828a9323 100644
--- a/keyboards/mt/ncr80/solder/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/mt/ncr80/solder/config.h
@@ -31,7 +31,3 @@
 #define MATRIX_COL_PINS { D0, D1, D2, D3, D5, D4, D6, D7, B4 }
 
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION ROW2COL
-
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
-
diff --git a/keyboards/mt/ncr80/solder/info.json b/keyboards/mt/ncr80/solder/info.json
index 1718eae5fd..2005f45d48 100644
--- a/keyboards/mt/ncr80/solder/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/mt/ncr80/solder/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x2001",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B6",
+        "levels": 5
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "C6",
         "num_lock": "B5",
diff --git a/keyboards/mt/split75/config.h b/keyboards/mt/split75/config.h
index 0f18e23646..f954d5fd95 100644
--- a/keyboards/mt/split75/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/mt/split75/config.h
@@ -20,6 +20,4 @@
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_TWINKLE
 #define RGBLIGHT_SLEEP
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN D4
-
 #define I2C_START_RETRY_COUNT 1
diff --git a/keyboards/mt/split75/info.json b/keyboards/mt/split75/info.json
index 13f3e32c6f..e97d70bf3b 100644
--- a/keyboards/mt/split75/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/mt/split75/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x0001",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "D4"
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "D1",
         "num_lock": "D0",
diff --git a/keyboards/ncc1701kb/config.h b/keyboards/ncc1701kb/config.h
index 09207fb27a..959be9fb72 100644
--- a/keyboards/ncc1701kb/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/ncc1701kb/config.h
@@ -22,10 +22,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { D4, D6, D7 }
 #define MATRIX_COL_PINS { B4, B5, B6 }
 
-/* BackLight */
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
 /*Encoders */
 #define ENCODERS_PAD_A { D0 }
 #define ENCODERS_PAD_B { D1 }
diff --git a/keyboards/ncc1701kb/info.json b/keyboards/ncc1701kb/info.json
index 41c76f52f5..9c26601ae9 100644
--- a/keyboards/ncc1701kb/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/ncc1701kb/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
     "pid": "0x1701",
     "device_version": "0.0.1"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "B7",
+    "breathing": true
+  },
   "processor": "atmega32u4",
   "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
   "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/neito/config.h b/keyboards/neito/config.h
index 1aa349df4c..b15db6b616 100644
--- a/keyboards/neito/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/neito/config.h
@@ -23,9 +23,6 @@
 #define ENCODERS_PAD_B { B0 }
 #define ENCODER_RESOLUTION 4
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B5
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
-
 #define GRAVE_ESC_CTRL_OVERRIDE
 
 /* RGB Light Configuration */
diff --git a/keyboards/neito/info.json b/keyboards/neito/info.json
index 36b8e0ba22..09457315a7 100644
--- a/keyboards/neito/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/neito/info.json
@@ -9,6 +9,8 @@
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
     "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B5",
+        "levels": 5,
         "on_state": 0
     },
     "indicators": {
diff --git a/keyboards/neokeys/g67/soldered/config.h b/keyboards/neokeys/g67/soldered/config.h
index 2bc08ae7c5..68374d3e40 100644
--- a/keyboards/neokeys/g67/soldered/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/neokeys/g67/soldered/config.h
@@ -32,10 +32,6 @@
 
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 10
-
 #if defined(RGBLIGHT_ENABLE)
     #define RGB_DI_PIN F0
     #define RGBLED_NUM 18
diff --git a/keyboards/neokeys/g67/soldered/info.json b/keyboards/neokeys/g67/soldered/info.json
index a97249e2e1..7b61a631d2 100644
--- a/keyboards/neokeys/g67/soldered/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/neokeys/g67/soldered/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0x5053",
         "device_version": "1.0.0"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B6",
+        "levels": 10,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "community_layouts": ["65_ansi", "65_ansi_blocker", "65_ansi_blocker_tsangan", "65_iso", "65_iso_blocker"],
diff --git a/keyboards/nix_studio/oxalys80/config.h b/keyboards/nix_studio/oxalys80/config.h
index 0219426f18..fa337fe426 100644
--- a/keyboards/nix_studio/oxalys80/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/nix_studio/oxalys80/config.h
@@ -33,8 +33,6 @@
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-
 /* 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/nix_studio/oxalys80/info.json b/keyboards/nix_studio/oxalys80/info.json
index aa37b150f7..64e491cc41 100644
--- a/keyboards/nix_studio/oxalys80/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/nix_studio/oxalys80/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x3830",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7"
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "E6",
         "scroll_lock": "B2",
diff --git a/keyboards/nopunin10did/jabberwocky/v2/config.h b/keyboards/nopunin10did/jabberwocky/v2/config.h
index 367603694c..0a91a41444 100644
--- a/keyboards/nopunin10did/jabberwocky/v2/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/nopunin10did/jabberwocky/v2/config.h
@@ -21,8 +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 }
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS        6
-
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION     COL2ROW
 
diff --git a/keyboards/nopunin10did/jabberwocky/v2/info.json b/keyboards/nopunin10did/jabberwocky/v2/info.json
index ea7f59ed8d..a2b9d5a02c 100644
--- a/keyboards/nopunin10did/jabberwocky/v2/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/nopunin10did/jabberwocky/v2/info.json
@@ -9,7 +9,9 @@
         "device_version": "0.2.0"
     },
     "backlight": {
-        "pins": ["D6"]
+        "driver": "software",
+        "pins": ["D6"],
+        "levels": 6
     },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "B7",
diff --git a/keyboards/nopunin10did/jabberwocky/v2/rules.mk b/keyboards/nopunin10did/jabberwocky/v2/rules.mk
index ae0d08d802..b325f3f0c7 100644
--- a/keyboards/nopunin10did/jabberwocky/v2/rules.mk
+++ b/keyboards/nopunin10did/jabberwocky/v2/rules.mk
@@ -8,6 +8,5 @@ CONSOLE_ENABLE = no         # Console for debug
 COMMAND_ENABLE = no         # Commands for debug and configuration
 NKRO_ENABLE = yes           # Enable N-Key Rollover
 BACKLIGHT_ENABLE = yes      # Enable keyboard backlight functionality
-BACKLIGHT_DRIVER = software # Software-driven backlight driver
 RGBLIGHT_ENABLE = no        # Enable keyboard RGB underglow
 AUDIO_ENABLE = no           # Audio output
diff --git a/keyboards/novelkeys/novelpad/config.h b/keyboards/novelkeys/novelpad/config.h
index f8c5b1ab39..ff56c34c91 100755
--- a/keyboards/novelkeys/novelpad/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/novelkeys/novelpad/config.h
@@ -34,9 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 10
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN D3
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
      #define RGBLED_NUM 4
diff --git a/keyboards/novelkeys/novelpad/info.json b/keyboards/novelkeys/novelpad/info.json
index d08adfe99f..ae77ec387c 100644
--- a/keyboards/novelkeys/novelpad/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/novelkeys/novelpad/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x6070",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "levels": 10
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u2",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "community_layouts": ["ortho_5x4"],
diff --git a/keyboards/noxary/220/config.h b/keyboards/noxary/220/config.h
index dbbf043e26..047c2712a2 100644
--- a/keyboards/noxary/220/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/noxary/220/config.h
@@ -34,9 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
 /* 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/noxary/220/info.json b/keyboards/noxary/220/info.json
index 423b20a663..5fe00edef0 100644
--- a/keyboards/noxary/220/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/noxary/220/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x0899",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u2",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "community_layouts": ["ortho_6x4"],
diff --git a/keyboards/noxary/260/config.h b/keyboards/noxary/260/config.h
index da5e664de5..4eb386df73 100644
--- a/keyboards/noxary/260/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/noxary/260/config.h
@@ -34,9 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
 /* 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/noxary/260/info.json b/keyboards/noxary/260/info.json
index 54328d3165..9e9763f4b0 100644
--- a/keyboards/noxary/260/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/noxary/260/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x0A29",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "B1",
         "on_state": 0
diff --git a/keyboards/noxary/268/config.h b/keyboards/noxary/268/config.h
index 8037caa96a..0808bb996f 100644
--- a/keyboards/noxary/268/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/noxary/268/config.h
@@ -34,8 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
 
diff --git a/keyboards/noxary/268/info.json b/keyboards/noxary/268/info.json
index 842c397022..5c89fb242d 100644
--- a/keyboards/noxary/268/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/noxary/268/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x0A79",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7"
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/noxary/268_2/config.h b/keyboards/noxary/268_2/config.h
index 8153787c93..b0c97a0c74 100644
--- a/keyboards/noxary/268_2/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/noxary/268_2/config.h
@@ -34,8 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-
 /* 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/noxary/268_2/info.json b/keyboards/noxary/268_2/info.json
index 80dafd23b9..fcba339ef5 100644
--- a/keyboards/noxary/268_2/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/noxary/268_2/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
     "pid": "0x0A7A",
     "device_version": "0.0.2"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "B7"
+  },
   "processor": "atmega32u4",
   "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
   "community_layouts": ["65_ansi_blocker"],
diff --git a/keyboards/noxary/268_2_rgb/config.h b/keyboards/noxary/268_2_rgb/config.h
index e3fa886915..c6460002a9 100644
--- a/keyboards/noxary/268_2_rgb/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/noxary/268_2_rgb/config.h
@@ -31,8 +31,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-
 /* ws2812b options */
 #define RGB_DI_PIN B5
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
diff --git a/keyboards/noxary/268_2_rgb/info.json b/keyboards/noxary/268_2_rgb/info.json
index 7b52a82966..9016300e25 100644
--- a/keyboards/noxary/268_2_rgb/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/noxary/268_2_rgb/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
       "pid": "0x0A7C",
       "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+      "pin": "B7"
+    },
     "indicators": {
       "caps_lock": "B0"
     },
diff --git a/keyboards/noxary/280/config.h b/keyboards/noxary/280/config.h
index e1f29f502f..d46eb41347 100644
--- a/keyboards/noxary/280/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/noxary/280/config.h
@@ -34,9 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
 /* 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/noxary/280/info.json b/keyboards/noxary/280/info.json
index 8f9b2aafc9..d606490b98 100644
--- a/keyboards/noxary/280/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/noxary/280/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x0AF1",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/noxary/x268/config.h b/keyboards/noxary/x268/config.h
index 05d4dded48..f40f846d61 100644
--- a/keyboards/noxary/x268/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/noxary/x268/config.h
@@ -34,8 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-
 /* ws2812b options */
 #define RGB_DI_PIN B5
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
diff --git a/keyboards/noxary/x268/info.json b/keyboards/noxary/x268/info.json
index bbc0eacdad..ee616992dd 100644
--- a/keyboards/noxary/x268/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/noxary/x268/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
     "pid": "0x0A7B",
     "device_version": "0.7.8"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "B7"
+  },
   "processor": "atmega32u4",
   "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
   "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/oddforge/vea/config.h b/keyboards/oddforge/vea/config.h
index 31d75a7690..c2e9c2b6bb 100644
--- a/keyboards/oddforge/vea/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/oddforge/vea/config.h
@@ -39,5 +39,3 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_TWINKLE
 #define RGBLIGHT_SLEEP
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_KNIGHT_OFFSET 9
-
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN D4
diff --git a/keyboards/oddforge/vea/info.json b/keyboards/oddforge/vea/info.json
index 97d6b19265..06e71e1be2 100644
--- a/keyboards/oddforge/vea/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/oddforge/vea/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x4155",
         "device_version": "1.0.0"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "D4"
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "D1",
         "num_lock": "D0",
diff --git a/keyboards/ok60/config.h b/keyboards/ok60/config.h
index d525f491a3..2dd38f77d0 100644
--- a/keyboards/ok60/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/ok60/config.h
@@ -31,13 +31,9 @@ along with this program. If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { B5, B4, D7, D6, D4 }
 #define MATRIX_COL_PINS { D0, D1, D2, D3, D5, B6, C6, C7, F1, F0, E6, B3, B2, B1, B0 }
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
-
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
 
diff --git a/keyboards/ok60/info.json b/keyboards/ok60/info.json
index 1413a3ca64..08cb263a2e 100644
--- a/keyboards/ok60/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/ok60/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
     "pid": "0x6060",
     "device_version": "0.0.1"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "B7",
+    "levels": 5
+  },
   "processor": "atmega32u4",
   "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
   "community_layouts": ["60_ansi", "60_iso", "60_hhkb"],
diff --git a/keyboards/omkbd/ergodash/mini/config.h b/keyboards/omkbd/ergodash/mini/config.h
index 1297450b3e..6adcf7253c 100644
--- a/keyboards/omkbd/ergodash/mini/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/omkbd/ergodash/mini/config.h
@@ -31,11 +31,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
 #define AUDIO_PIN C6
 
-#ifdef BACKLIGHT_ENABLE
-  #define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-  #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 7
-#endif
-
 /* 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/omkbd/ergodash/mini/info.json b/keyboards/omkbd/ergodash/mini/info.json
index 22ab94477a..4b5bd3bb70 100644
--- a/keyboards/omkbd/ergodash/mini/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/omkbd/ergodash/mini/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
     "pid": "0x6060",
     "device_version": "1.0.0"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "B6",
+    "levels": 7
+  },
   "split": {
     "soft_serial_pin": "D0"
   },
diff --git a/keyboards/omkbd/ergodash/rev1/config.h b/keyboards/omkbd/ergodash/rev1/config.h
index 802cbcae05..21bd3d4f7b 100644
--- a/keyboards/omkbd/ergodash/rev1/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/omkbd/ergodash/rev1/config.h
@@ -31,11 +31,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
 #define AUDIO_PIN C6
 
-#ifdef BACKLIGHT_ENABLE
-  #define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-  #define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 7
-#endif
-
 /* 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/omkbd/ergodash/rev1/info.json b/keyboards/omkbd/ergodash/rev1/info.json
index 44a6955e25..d11b84b733 100644
--- a/keyboards/omkbd/ergodash/rev1/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/omkbd/ergodash/rev1/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x6060",
         "device_version": "1.0.0"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B6",
+        "levels": 7
+    },
     "split": {
         "soft_serial_pin": "D0"
     },
diff --git a/keyboards/orange75/config.h b/keyboards/orange75/config.h
index b35799caac..3d9fe1d327 100644
--- a/keyboards/orange75/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/orange75/config.h
@@ -7,8 +7,6 @@
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B5
-
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
 
diff --git a/keyboards/orange75/info.json b/keyboards/orange75/info.json
index 9aa445afb2..67fc8db76d 100644
--- a/keyboards/orange75/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/orange75/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x6060",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B5"
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/org60/config.h b/keyboards/org60/config.h
index e3fedecc2e..44701c7e17 100644
--- a/keyboards/org60/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/org60/config.h
@@ -31,10 +31,6 @@ along with this program. If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { D0, D1, D2, D3, D5 }
 #define MATRIX_COL_PINS { F0, F1, E6, C7, C6, B6, D4, B1, B7, B5, B4, D7, D6, B3 }
 
-/* Backlight Setup */
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN F5
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
-
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
diff --git a/keyboards/org60/info.json b/keyboards/org60/info.json
index e537bb65cc..83da161e31 100644
--- a/keyboards/org60/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/org60/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x6060",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "F5",
+        "levels": 6
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "community_layouts": ["60_ansi"],
diff --git a/keyboards/panc60/config.h b/keyboards/panc60/config.h
index 6455bb1a72..32e6c4bd38 100644
--- a/keyboards/panc60/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/panc60/config.h
@@ -25,8 +25,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN D4
-
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHING
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_RAINBOW_MOOD
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_RAINBOW_SWIRL
diff --git a/keyboards/panc60/info.json b/keyboards/panc60/info.json
index 05f916f248..4daeffe763 100644
--- a/keyboards/panc60/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/panc60/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
     "pid": "0x422D",
     "device_version": "2.0.0"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "D4"
+  },
   "indicators": {
     "caps_lock": "D1"
   },
diff --git a/keyboards/pearl/config.h b/keyboards/pearl/config.h
index d490e7e75b..51e4b85e74 100644
--- a/keyboards/pearl/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/pearl/config.h
@@ -29,8 +29,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_TWINKLE
 #define RGBLED_NUM 12
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN D4
-
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { B0, B1, B2, B3 }
 #define MATRIX_COL_PINS { A0, A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, C7, C6, C5, C4, C3}
 
diff --git a/keyboards/pearl/info.json b/keyboards/pearl/info.json
index 3808bdecf4..96357ad346 100644
--- a/keyboards/pearl/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/pearl/info.json
@@ -7,6 +7,9 @@
     "pid": "0x0348",
     "device_version": "2.0.0"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "D4"
+  },
   "indicators": {
     "caps_lock": "D1",
     "num_lock": "D0",
diff --git a/keyboards/percent/booster/config.h b/keyboards/percent/booster/config.h
index 6fe2567688..b452a0dcb6 100644
--- a/keyboards/percent/booster/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/percent/booster/config.h
@@ -21,8 +21,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { D1, D6, D7, B4, B5 }
 #define MATRIX_COL_PINS { C7, D4, D2, D0 }
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
 #define RGB_DI_PIN E2
diff --git a/keyboards/percent/booster/info.json b/keyboards/percent/booster/info.json
index d17ba98f05..f92476c9f6 100644
--- a/keyboards/percent/booster/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/percent/booster/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x4253",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7"
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "community_layouts": ["numpad_5x4"],
diff --git a/keyboards/percent/canoe/config.h b/keyboards/percent/canoe/config.h
index ff08476a5c..69f53905fc 100644
--- a/keyboards/percent/canoe/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/percent/canoe/config.h
@@ -25,8 +25,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN D4
-
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHING
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_RAINBOW_MOOD
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_RAINBOW_SWIRL
diff --git a/keyboards/percent/canoe/info.json b/keyboards/percent/canoe/info.json
index 18d57bce99..951e55ec64 100644
--- a/keyboards/percent/canoe/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/percent/canoe/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
     "pid": "0x434E",
     "device_version": "2.0.0"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "D4"
+  },
   "indicators": {
     "caps_lock": "D1"
   },
diff --git a/keyboards/percent/skog/config.h b/keyboards/percent/skog/config.h
index bbd6a7470c..274d30df72 100644
--- a/keyboards/percent/skog/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/percent/skog/config.h
@@ -32,6 +32,3 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_RGB_TEST
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_ALTERNATING
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_TWINKLE
-
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN D4
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
diff --git a/keyboards/percent/skog/info.json b/keyboards/percent/skog/info.json
index 5d461b67a4..80c7d832c4 100644
--- a/keyboards/percent/skog/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/percent/skog/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
       "pid": "0x422D",
       "device_version": "2.0.0"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+      "pin": "D4",
+      "levels": 5
+    },
     "indicators": {
       "caps_lock": "D1",
       "scroll_lock": "D6"
diff --git a/keyboards/percent/skog_lite/config.h b/keyboards/percent/skog_lite/config.h
index 94dbb85d04..b00a612cd7 100644
--- a/keyboards/percent/skog_lite/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/percent/skog_lite/config.h
@@ -26,8 +26,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN D4
-
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHING
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_RAINBOW_MOOD
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_RAINBOW_SWIRL
diff --git a/keyboards/percent/skog_lite/info.json b/keyboards/percent/skog_lite/info.json
index 8b126296e6..74abc67bdc 100644
--- a/keyboards/percent/skog_lite/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/percent/skog_lite/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x422D",
         "device_version": "2.0.0"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "D4"
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "D1",
         "scroll_lock": "D6"
diff --git a/keyboards/planck/config.h b/keyboards/planck/config.h
index 165e6dcc5c..ff4b7bb3aa 100644
--- a/keyboards/planck/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/planck/config.h
@@ -25,8 +25,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define AUDIO_VOICES
 #define AUDIO_PIN C6
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
diff --git a/keyboards/planck/light/config.h b/keyboards/planck/light/config.h
index 862751d6b6..7a64f87174 100644
--- a/keyboards/planck/light/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/planck/light/config.h
@@ -12,10 +12,6 @@
 #define AUDIO_PIN     C6
 #define AUDIO_PIN_ALT B5
 
-#undef BACKLIGHT_PIN
-
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN A5
-
 #define NO_USB_STARTUP_CHECK
 
 #define PLANCK_MIT_LAYOUT
diff --git a/keyboards/planck/light/info.json b/keyboards/planck/light/info.json
index ed23c14828..c2ab19563e 100644
--- a/keyboards/planck/light/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/planck/light/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
     "pid": "0xBEA2",
     "device_version": "0.0.1"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "A5"
+  },
   "processor": "at90usb1286",
   "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
   "community_layouts": ["ortho_4x12", "planck_mit"],
diff --git a/keyboards/planck/rev1/info.json b/keyboards/planck/rev1/info.json
index 6829001b0e..ebf11c9c8b 100644
--- a/keyboards/planck/rev1/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/planck/rev1/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
     "pid": "0xAE01",
     "device_version": "0.0.1"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "B7"
+  },
   "processor": "atmega32u4",
   "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
   "community_layouts": ["ortho_4x12", "planck_mit"],
diff --git a/keyboards/planck/rev2/info.json b/keyboards/planck/rev2/info.json
index 2f36673b1e..b7a3a31628 100644
--- a/keyboards/planck/rev2/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/planck/rev2/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
     "pid": "0xAE01",
     "device_version": "0.0.2"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "B7"
+  },
   "processor": "atmega32u4",
   "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
   "community_layouts": ["ortho_4x12", "planck_mit"],
diff --git a/keyboards/planck/rev3/info.json b/keyboards/planck/rev3/info.json
index 5479a93d93..4ba0085cda 100644
--- a/keyboards/planck/rev3/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/planck/rev3/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
     "pid": "0xAE01",
     "device_version": "0.0.3"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "B7"
+  },
   "processor": "atmega32u4",
   "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
   "community_layouts": ["ortho_4x12", "planck_mit"],
diff --git a/keyboards/planck/rev4/info.json b/keyboards/planck/rev4/info.json
index 2c3c9e842b..46513d8248 100644
--- a/keyboards/planck/rev4/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/planck/rev4/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
     "pid": "0xAE01",
     "device_version": "0.0.4"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "B7"
+  },
   "processor": "atmega32u4",
   "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
   "community_layouts": ["ortho_4x12", "planck_mit"],
diff --git a/keyboards/planck/rev5/info.json b/keyboards/planck/rev5/info.json
index cd76c7e2ad..9fb2ae811e 100644
--- a/keyboards/planck/rev5/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/planck/rev5/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
     "pid": "0xAE01",
     "device_version": "0.0.5"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "B7"
+  },
   "qmk_lufa_bootloader": {
     "esc_input": "D5",
     "esc_output": "F1",
diff --git a/keyboards/playkbtw/ca66/config.h b/keyboards/playkbtw/ca66/config.h
index acaa94d4dd..1c1085c9a1 100644
--- a/keyboards/playkbtw/ca66/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/playkbtw/ca66/config.h
@@ -8,8 +8,6 @@
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN F0
-
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
 
diff --git a/keyboards/playkbtw/ca66/info.json b/keyboards/playkbtw/ca66/info.json
index 8537254d54..809eaa0c39 100644
--- a/keyboards/playkbtw/ca66/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/playkbtw/ca66/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x6060",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "F0"
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "D1"
     },
diff --git a/keyboards/playkbtw/helen80/config.h b/keyboards/playkbtw/helen80/config.h
index f08764bf5b..b91943278f 100644
--- a/keyboards/playkbtw/helen80/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/playkbtw/helen80/config.h
@@ -32,8 +32,6 @@
 
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN E2
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
     #define RGBLED_NUM 87
diff --git a/keyboards/playkbtw/pk60/config.h b/keyboards/playkbtw/pk60/config.h
index f637d22d50..42f15b3352 100644
--- a/keyboards/playkbtw/pk60/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/playkbtw/pk60/config.h
@@ -8,11 +8,6 @@
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#ifdef BACKLIGHT_PIN
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
-#endif
-
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
 
diff --git a/keyboards/playkbtw/pk60/info.json b/keyboards/playkbtw/pk60/info.json
index 6c9094d253..5909204f29 100644
--- a/keyboards/playkbtw/pk60/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/playkbtw/pk60/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
     "pid": "0x6060",
     "device_version": "0.0.1"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "B7",
+    "levels": 5
+  },
   "indicators": {
     "caps_lock": "F4",
     "on_state": 0
diff --git a/keyboards/plut0nium/0x3e/config.h b/keyboards/plut0nium/0x3e/config.h
index f01184dea2..63cc719d84 100644
--- a/keyboards/plut0nium/0x3e/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/plut0nium/0x3e/config.h
@@ -28,13 +28,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
 /*
- * Backlight
- */
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN C6
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
-
-/*
  * RGB Underglow
  */
 #define RGB_DI_PIN C7
diff --git a/keyboards/plut0nium/0x3e/info.json b/keyboards/plut0nium/0x3e/info.json
index 8c112f3463..52ad743a0a 100644
--- a/keyboards/plut0nium/0x3e/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/plut0nium/0x3e/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0x3E01",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "C6",
+        "levels": 6,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/poker87c/config.h b/keyboards/poker87c/config.h
index 66775a7839..3332d62aa6 100644
--- a/keyboards/poker87c/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/poker87c/config.h
@@ -32,8 +32,6 @@
 
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN E2
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
     #define RGBLED_NUM 95
diff --git a/keyboards/poker87c/info.json b/keyboards/poker87c/info.json
index 247436cc11..04c16583a6 100644
--- a/keyboards/poker87c/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/poker87c/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x087C",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B6"
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "B3",
         "num_lock": "B1",
diff --git a/keyboards/poker87d/config.h b/keyboards/poker87d/config.h
index f4bbc85bef..fbee1e1858 100644
--- a/keyboards/poker87d/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/poker87d/config.h
@@ -32,8 +32,6 @@
 
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN E2
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
     #define RGBLED_NUM 125
diff --git a/keyboards/poker87d/info.json b/keyboards/poker87d/info.json
index 20e85800d8..22a09c541e 100644
--- a/keyboards/poker87d/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/poker87d/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x087D",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B6"
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "B3",
         "num_lock": "B1",
diff --git a/keyboards/polycarbdiet/s20/config.h b/keyboards/polycarbdiet/s20/config.h
index e45ed0910d..6cb2e62308 100644
--- a/keyboards/polycarbdiet/s20/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/polycarbdiet/s20/config.h
@@ -24,9 +24,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION ROW2COL
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN B3
 #define RGBLED_NUM 4
 #define RGBLIGHT_HUE_STEP 8
diff --git a/keyboards/polycarbdiet/s20/info.json b/keyboards/polycarbdiet/s20/info.json
index d37ec49dcb..5c2ce53150 100644
--- a/keyboards/polycarbdiet/s20/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/polycarbdiet/s20/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x7320",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B6",
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "community_layouts": ["ortho_5x4", "numpad_5x4"],
diff --git a/keyboards/pom_keyboards/tnln95/config.h b/keyboards/pom_keyboards/tnln95/config.h
index e5237bea16..e59d45ca45 100644
--- a/keyboards/pom_keyboards/tnln95/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/pom_keyboards/tnln95/config.h
@@ -33,10 +33,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION ROW2COL
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 10
-
 /* 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/pom_keyboards/tnln95/info.json b/keyboards/pom_keyboards/tnln95/info.json
index e3a0930584..ea829767ba 100644
--- a/keyboards/pom_keyboards/tnln95/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/pom_keyboards/tnln95/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0x3931",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "levels": 10,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "bootmagic": {
         "matrix": [0, 4]
     },
diff --git a/keyboards/preonic/config.h b/keyboards/preonic/config.h
index 494c15c516..c3a49487ef 100644
--- a/keyboards/preonic/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/preonic/config.h
@@ -25,8 +25,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define AUDIO_VOICES
 #define AUDIO_PIN C6
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
diff --git a/keyboards/preonic/rev1/info.json b/keyboards/preonic/rev1/info.json
index 6da254960b..340c178635 100644
--- a/keyboards/preonic/rev1/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/preonic/rev1/info.json
@@ -6,6 +6,9 @@
         "pid": "0x67F3",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7"
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "community_layouts": ["ortho_5x12"]
diff --git a/keyboards/preonic/rev2/info.json b/keyboards/preonic/rev2/info.json
index 4392f2e964..3da1615c2d 100644
--- a/keyboards/preonic/rev2/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/preonic/rev2/info.json
@@ -6,6 +6,9 @@
         "pid": "0x67F3",
         "device_version": "0.0.2"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7"
+    },
     "qmk_lufa_bootloader": {
         "esc_input": "B5",
         "esc_output": "F1",
diff --git a/keyboards/primekb/prime_e/std/config.h b/keyboards/primekb/prime_e/std/config.h
deleted file mode 100644
index eb111f5665..0000000000
--- a/keyboards/primekb/prime_e/std/config.h
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,22 +0,0 @@
-/*
-Copyright 2019 Holten Campbell
-
-This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
-it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
-the Free Software Foundation, either version 2 of the License, or
-(at your option) any later version.
-
-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.
-
-You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
-along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
-*/
-
-#pragma once
-
-
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
diff --git a/keyboards/primekb/prime_e/std/info.json b/keyboards/primekb/prime_e/std/info.json
index 04f8842546..b6078c9d7a 100644
--- a/keyboards/primekb/prime_e/std/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/primekb/prime_e/std/info.json
@@ -3,5 +3,9 @@
     "usb": {
         "pid": "0x0051",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
+    },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "levels": 5
     }
 }
diff --git a/keyboards/primekb/prime_l/v1/config.h b/keyboards/primekb/prime_l/v1/config.h
index 278d22c738..553674692a 100644
--- a/keyboards/primekb/prime_l/v1/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/primekb/prime_l/v1/config.h
@@ -22,7 +22,3 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* Keyboard Matrix Assignments */
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { D1, D0, B7, B3, B2 }
 #define MATRIX_COL_PINS { D2, D3, D5, D4, D6, D7, B4, B5, C7, C6, F7, F6, F5, F4, F1, F0 }
-
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-/*#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING*/
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 4
diff --git a/keyboards/primekb/prime_l/v1/info.json b/keyboards/primekb/prime_l/v1/info.json
index 628aa67c10..967939ccbc 100644
--- a/keyboards/primekb/prime_l/v1/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/primekb/prime_l/v1/info.json
@@ -6,6 +6,10 @@
     "pid": "0x504C",
     "device_version": "0.0.1"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "B6",
+    "levels": 4
+  },
   "layouts": {
       "LAYOUT": {
           "layout": [{"x":0, "y":0}, {"x":1, "y":0}, {"x":2, "y":0}, {"x":3, "y":0}, {"x":4, "y":0}, {"x":5, "y":0}, {"x":6, "y":0}, {"x":7, "y":0}, {"x":8, "y":0}, {"x":9, "y":0}, {"x":10, "y":0}, {"x":11, "y":0}, {"x":12, "y":0}, {"x":13, "y":0}, {"x":14, "y":0}, {"x":15, "y":0}, {"x":0, "y":1}, {"x":1, "y":1}, {"x":2, "y":1}, {"x":3, "y":1}, {"x":4, "y":1}, {"x":5, "y":1}, {"x":6, "y":1}, {"x":7, "y":1}, {"x":8, "y":1}, {"x":9, "y":1}, {"x":10, "y":1}, {"x":11, "y":1}, {"x":12, "y":1}, {"x":13, "y":1}, {"x":14, "y":1}, {"x":15, "y":1}, {"x":0, "y":2}, {"x":1, "y":2}, {"x":2, "y":2}, {"x":3, "y":2, "w":1.25}, {"x":4.25, "y":2}, {"x":5.25, "y":2}, {"x":6.25, "y":2}, {"x":7.25, "y":2}, {"x":8.25, "y":2}, {"x":9.25, "y":2}, {"x":10.25, "y":2}, {"x":11.25, "y":2}, {"x":12.25, "y":2}, {"x":13.25, "y":2}, {"x":14.25, "y":2, "w":1.75}, {"x":0, "y":3}, {"x":1, "y":3}, {"x":2, "y":3}, {"x":3, "y":3, "w":1.75}, {"x":4.75, "y":3}, {"x":5.75, "y":3}, {"x":6.75, "y":3}, {"x":7.75, "y":3}, {"x":8.75, "y":3}, {"x":9.75, "y":3}, {"x":10.75, "y":3}, {"x":11.75, "y":3}, {"x":12.75, "y":3}, {"x":13.75, "y":3}, {"x":14.75, "y":3, "w":1.25}, {"x":0, "y":4}, {"x":1, "y":4}, {"x":2, "y":4}, {"x":3, "y":4, "w":1.25}, {"x":4.25, "y":4, "w":1.25}, {"x":5.5, "y":4}, {"x":6.5, "y":4}, {"x":7.5, "y":4, "w":2}, {"x":9.5, "y":4, "w":2.25}, {"x":11.75, "y":4}, {"x":12.75, "y":4}, {"x":13.75, "y":4}, {"x":14.75, "y":4, "w":1.25}]
diff --git a/keyboards/primekb/prime_m/config.h b/keyboards/primekb/prime_m/config.h
index e876259f2c..46995b1d31 100644
--- a/keyboards/primekb/prime_m/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/primekb/prime_m/config.h
@@ -26,10 +26,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-/*#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING*/
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 4
-
 /* 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/primekb/prime_m/info.json b/keyboards/primekb/prime_m/info.json
index 32493fc6f3..ace8f6b52a 100644
--- a/keyboards/primekb/prime_m/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/primekb/prime_m/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
     "pid": "0x504D",
     "device_version": "0.0.1"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "B7",
+    "levels": 4
+  },
   "processor": "atmega32u2",
   "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
   "community_layouts": ["numpad_5x6"],
diff --git a/keyboards/primekb/prime_o/config.h b/keyboards/primekb/prime_o/config.h
index a3e2879dfd..b67af66f47 100644
--- a/keyboards/primekb/prime_o/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/primekb/prime_o/config.h
@@ -25,10 +25,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-/*#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING*/
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 4
-
 /* 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/primekb/prime_o/info.json b/keyboards/primekb/prime_o/info.json
index b3d41057e4..774dbc6523 100644
--- a/keyboards/primekb/prime_o/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/primekb/prime_o/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
     "pid": "0x4024",
     "device_version": "0.0.1"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "B7",
+    "levels": 4
+  },
   "processor": "atmega32u2",
   "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
   "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/primekb/prime_r/config.h b/keyboards/primekb/prime_r/config.h
index 6295b57769..d86696aef1 100644
--- a/keyboards/primekb/prime_r/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/primekb/prime_r/config.h
@@ -25,11 +25,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-#ifdef BACKLIGHT_PIN
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
-#endif
-
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
 
diff --git a/keyboards/primekb/prime_r/info.json b/keyboards/primekb/prime_r/info.json
index ffddcee44f..e2e597c793 100644
--- a/keyboards/primekb/prime_r/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/primekb/prime_r/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
     "pid": "0x6060",
     "device_version": "0.0.1"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "B6",
+    "levels": 5
+  },
   "processor": "atmega32u4",
   "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
   "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/projectkb/alice/info.json b/keyboards/projectkb/alice/info.json
index f77f68441d..746a4ea9ca 100644
--- a/keyboards/projectkb/alice/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/projectkb/alice/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0xA71C",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "A6",
+        "levels": 6,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "STM32F072",
     "bootloader": "stm32-dfu",
     "community_layouts": ["alice", "alice_split_bs"],
diff --git a/keyboards/projectkb/alice/rev1/config.h b/keyboards/projectkb/alice/rev1/config.h
index ade5f8f27c..54918d2b49 100644
--- a/keyboards/projectkb/alice/rev1/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/projectkb/alice/rev1/config.h
@@ -21,12 +21,9 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { B1, B0, A7, A5, A4 }
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN           A6
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_DRIVER    PWMD3
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_CHANNEL   1
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE      1
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
 
 /* 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 a63f0b85a5..1ac58753c7 100644
--- a/keyboards/projectkb/alice/rev2/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/projectkb/alice/rev2/config.h
@@ -21,12 +21,9 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { B2, B10, B11, A2, A0 }
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN           A6
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_DRIVER    PWMD3
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_CHANNEL   1
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE      1
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
 
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
diff --git a/keyboards/prototypist/allison/config.h b/keyboards/prototypist/allison/config.h
index a3d304801b..95e391b036 100644
--- a/keyboards/prototypist/allison/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/prototypist/allison/config.h
@@ -34,10 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 4
-
 /* 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/prototypist/allison/info.json b/keyboards/prototypist/allison/info.json
index dbfb113af0..c8423baf41 100644
--- a/keyboards/prototypist/allison/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/prototypist/allison/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0x414D",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "levels": 4,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/prototypist/allison_numpad/config.h b/keyboards/prototypist/allison_numpad/config.h
index 19682dbcf2..c26d0b1e19 100644
--- a/keyboards/prototypist/allison_numpad/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/prototypist/allison_numpad/config.h
@@ -34,10 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 4
-
 /* 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/prototypist/allison_numpad/info.json b/keyboards/prototypist/allison_numpad/info.json
index 1d503cae20..8931ff2dc4 100644
--- a/keyboards/prototypist/allison_numpad/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/prototypist/allison_numpad/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0x414E",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "levels": 4,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "community_layouts": ["ortho_6x4", "numpad_6x4"],
diff --git a/keyboards/prototypist/j01/config.h b/keyboards/prototypist/j01/config.h
index e958680717..4f003e3cfe 100644
--- a/keyboards/prototypist/j01/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/prototypist/j01/config.h
@@ -33,9 +33,6 @@
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
-
 /* 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/prototypist/j01/info.json b/keyboards/prototypist/j01/info.json
index b62a49ecce..a5bf0c836a 100644
--- a/keyboards/prototypist/j01/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/prototypist/j01/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x6A31",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "levels": 5
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/quad_h/lb75/config.h b/keyboards/quad_h/lb75/config.h
index 7a68675b5a..b3a4bf279e 100644
--- a/keyboards/quad_h/lb75/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/quad_h/lb75/config.h
@@ -35,9 +35,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN B0
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
   #define RGBLED_NUM 16
diff --git a/keyboards/quad_h/lb75/info.json b/keyboards/quad_h/lb75/info.json
index fa18f23ffa..386ba46067 100644
--- a/keyboards/quad_h/lb75/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/quad_h/lb75/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x0007",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "levels": 5
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/redscarf_i/config.h b/keyboards/redscarf_i/config.h
index b17b1f3310..c9ee89dbe8 100644
--- a/keyboards/redscarf_i/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/redscarf_i/config.h
@@ -21,6 +21,3 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { D0, D1, D2, D3, D4, D5 }
 #define MATRIX_COL_PINS { F0, F1, E6, C7 }
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
-
-/* Backlight */
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B5
diff --git a/keyboards/redscarf_i/info.json b/keyboards/redscarf_i/info.json
index 1f508df3f5..620c7e457a 100644
--- a/keyboards/redscarf_i/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/redscarf_i/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x5959",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B5"
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "community_layouts": ["ortho_5x4", "ortho_6x4", "numpad_5x4", "numpad_6x4"],
diff --git a/keyboards/redscarf_iiplus/verb/config.h b/keyboards/redscarf_iiplus/verb/config.h
index 2f89ed0fd0..c92878c147 100755
--- a/keyboards/redscarf_iiplus/verb/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/redscarf_iiplus/verb/config.h
@@ -39,8 +39,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-
 /* 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/redscarf_iiplus/verb/info.json b/keyboards/redscarf_iiplus/verb/info.json
index 42879d8ee5..ed1acaa11e 100644
--- a/keyboards/redscarf_iiplus/verb/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/redscarf_iiplus/verb/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x0000",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7"
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "C7",
         "num_lock": "E6",
diff --git a/keyboards/redscarf_iiplus/verc/config.h b/keyboards/redscarf_iiplus/verc/config.h
index 2f89ed0fd0..c92878c147 100755
--- a/keyboards/redscarf_iiplus/verc/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/redscarf_iiplus/verc/config.h
@@ -39,8 +39,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-
 /* 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/redscarf_iiplus/verc/info.json b/keyboards/redscarf_iiplus/verc/info.json
index fa425fa85d..cd8470a5ce 100644
--- a/keyboards/redscarf_iiplus/verc/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/redscarf_iiplus/verc/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x0000",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7"
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "C7",
         "num_lock": "E6",
diff --git a/keyboards/redscarf_iiplus/verd/config.h b/keyboards/redscarf_iiplus/verd/config.h
index cbebb99f40..08ba1b48d8 100644
--- a/keyboards/redscarf_iiplus/verd/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/redscarf_iiplus/verd/config.h
@@ -38,8 +38,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-
 /* 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/redscarf_iiplus/verd/info.json b/keyboards/redscarf_iiplus/verd/info.json
index 74c63bc54f..23488e734f 100644
--- a/keyboards/redscarf_iiplus/verd/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/redscarf_iiplus/verd/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
     "pid": "0x7778",
     "device_version": "0.0.1"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "B7"
+  },
   "indicators": {
     "caps_lock": "C6",
     "num_lock": "E6",
diff --git a/keyboards/rmi_kb/wete/v1/config.h b/keyboards/rmi_kb/wete/v1/config.h
index e576982cf1..4fa5e6e18b 100644
--- a/keyboards/rmi_kb/wete/v1/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/rmi_kb/wete/v1/config.h
@@ -21,13 +21,9 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { A9, B12, B11, B10, B2, B1 }
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-//LEDS A6
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN A6
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_DRIVER PWMD3
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_CHANNEL 1
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE 1
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 24
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
 
 // RGB B4
 #define RGB_DI_PIN B4
diff --git a/keyboards/rmi_kb/wete/v1/info.json b/keyboards/rmi_kb/wete/v1/info.json
index f36f7cefa7..cf17e5966d 100644
--- a/keyboards/rmi_kb/wete/v1/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/rmi_kb/wete/v1/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0x00B5",
         "device_version": "0.1.2"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "A6",
+        "levels": 24,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "STM32F072",
     "bootloader": "stm32-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/ryloo_studio/m0110/config.h b/keyboards/ryloo_studio/m0110/config.h
index 05e901524a..a0625ed46f 100755
--- a/keyboards/ryloo_studio/m0110/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/ryloo_studio/m0110/config.h
@@ -25,11 +25,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#ifdef BACKLIGHT_PIN
-#    define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
-#endif
-
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
 
diff --git a/keyboards/ryloo_studio/m0110/info.json b/keyboards/ryloo_studio/m0110/info.json
index 28eec374d9..251737d61e 100644
--- a/keyboards/ryloo_studio/m0110/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/ryloo_studio/m0110/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x1000",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "levels": 5
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "community_layouts": ["60_ansi", "60_hhkb"],
diff --git a/keyboards/sam/s80/config.h b/keyboards/sam/s80/config.h
index 9a89cb2560..0a235bd36c 100644
--- a/keyboards/sam/s80/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/sam/s80/config.h
@@ -32,8 +32,6 @@
 
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION ROW2COL
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN E2
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
 #    define RGBLED_NUM 20
diff --git a/keyboards/sam/s80/info.json b/keyboards/sam/s80/info.json
index 39de786a79..ab0cde43a1 100644
--- a/keyboards/sam/s80/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/sam/s80/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x3830",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B6"
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/sandwich/keeb68/config.h b/keyboards/sandwich/keeb68/config.h
index 23c2cbe484..d12d01cb38 100644
--- a/keyboards/sandwich/keeb68/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/sandwich/keeb68/config.h
@@ -34,10 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN C7
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
 /* 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/sandwich/keeb68/info.json b/keyboards/sandwich/keeb68/info.json
index f8c50fbd10..ed30bd810a 100644
--- a/keyboards/sandwich/keeb68/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/sandwich/keeb68/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0x0000",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "C7",
+        "levels": 5,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "community_layouts": ["65_ansi"],
diff --git a/keyboards/sentraq/number_pad/config.h b/keyboards/sentraq/number_pad/config.h
index 8e5be4d533..0d96be0baf 100644
--- a/keyboards/sentraq/number_pad/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/sentraq/number_pad/config.h
@@ -34,8 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN B0
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
   #define RGBLED_NUM 13
diff --git a/keyboards/sentraq/number_pad/info.json b/keyboards/sentraq/number_pad/info.json
index d39336e2e4..5b7af3fb0f 100644
--- a/keyboards/sentraq/number_pad/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/sentraq/number_pad/info.json
@@ -7,6 +7,9 @@
     "pid": "0x0000",
     "device_version": "0.0.1"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "B7"
+  },
   "processor": "atmega32u4",
   "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
   "url": "https://sentraq.com/collections/kits/products/number-pad-rgb-kit",
diff --git a/keyboards/sentraq/s60_x/default/config.h b/keyboards/sentraq/s60_x/default/config.h
index 3f073551d1..01ce1f2e65 100644
--- a/keyboards/sentraq/s60_x/default/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/sentraq/s60_x/default/config.h
@@ -5,11 +5,6 @@
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { B7, B3, B2, B1, B0 }
 #define MATRIX_COL_PINS { D0, D1, D2, D3, D5, D4, D6, D7, B4, B5, B6, C6, C7, E6, F1 }
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#ifdef BACKLIGHT_PIN
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#endif
-
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
 
diff --git a/keyboards/sentraq/s60_x/default/info.json b/keyboards/sentraq/s60_x/default/info.json
index 2e98820a02..ae5728a679 100644
--- a/keyboards/sentraq/s60_x/default/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/sentraq/s60_x/default/info.json
@@ -1,5 +1,9 @@
 {
     "keyboard_name": "S60-X",
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu"
 }
diff --git a/keyboards/sentraq/s60_x/rgb/config.h b/keyboards/sentraq/s60_x/rgb/config.h
index 178b6c3027..2332b484e1 100644
--- a/keyboards/sentraq/s60_x/rgb/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/sentraq/s60_x/rgb/config.h
@@ -5,11 +5,6 @@
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { B5, B4, D7, D6, D4 }
 #define MATRIX_COL_PINS { D0, D1, D2, D3, D5, B6, C6, C7, F1, F0, E6, B3, B2, B1, B0 }
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#ifdef BACKLIGHT_PIN
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#endif
-
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
 
diff --git a/keyboards/sentraq/s60_x/rgb/info.json b/keyboards/sentraq/s60_x/rgb/info.json
index b29f71288b..6420a8069a 100644
--- a/keyboards/sentraq/s60_x/rgb/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/sentraq/s60_x/rgb/info.json
@@ -1,5 +1,9 @@
 {
     "keyboard_name": "S60-X-RGB",
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "breathing":  true
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu"
 }
diff --git a/keyboards/sentraq/s65_plus/config.h b/keyboards/sentraq/s65_plus/config.h
index 648c758462..3b8323074f 100644
--- a/keyboards/sentraq/s65_plus/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/sentraq/s65_plus/config.h
@@ -5,8 +5,6 @@
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { C7, C6, B6, B5, B4 }
 #define MATRIX_COL_PINS { F6, F5, F4, F1, F0, E6, B0, B1, D5, B2, B3, D0, D1, D2, D4, D6, D7, F7 }
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN D3
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHING
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_RAINBOW_MOOD
diff --git a/keyboards/sentraq/s65_plus/info.json b/keyboards/sentraq/s65_plus/info.json
index 0e9f0fce75..3d9f6d1f21 100644
--- a/keyboards/sentraq/s65_plus/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/sentraq/s65_plus/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
     "pid": "0x6060",
     "device_version": "0.0.1"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "B7"
+  },
   "indicators": {
     "caps_lock": "B7",
     "on_state": 0
diff --git a/keyboards/sentraq/s65_x/config.h b/keyboards/sentraq/s65_x/config.h
index cc31fdfd19..e8d1cb933d 100644
--- a/keyboards/sentraq/s65_x/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/sentraq/s65_x/config.h
@@ -5,10 +5,6 @@
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { C7, C6, B6, B5, B4 }
 #define MATRIX_COL_PINS { F4, F1, F0, E6, B0, B1, D5, B2, B3, D0, D1, D2, D4, D6, D7, F7 }
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
-#define BACKLIGHT_CAPS_LOCK
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN D3
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHING
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_RAINBOW_MOOD
diff --git a/keyboards/sentraq/s65_x/info.json b/keyboards/sentraq/s65_x/info.json
index 6b77754a65..a37852080c 100644
--- a/keyboards/sentraq/s65_x/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/sentraq/s65_x/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
     "pid": "0x6060",
     "device_version": "0.0.1"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "B7",
+    "levels": 5,
+    "as_caps_lock": true
+  },
   "processor": "atmega32u4",
   "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
   "community_layouts": ["65_ansi", "65_iso"],
diff --git a/keyboards/singa/config.h b/keyboards/singa/config.h
index 2540c59465..3e9694ca36 100644
--- a/keyboards/singa/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/singa/config.h
@@ -25,8 +25,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN D4
-
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHING
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_RAINBOW_MOOD
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_RAINBOW_SWIRL
diff --git a/keyboards/singa/info.json b/keyboards/singa/info.json
index 6a1271e237..3784c7232a 100644
--- a/keyboards/singa/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/singa/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
       "pid": "0x7575",
       "device_version": "2.0.0"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+      "pin": "D4"
+    },
     "indicators": {
       "caps_lock": "D1"
     },
diff --git a/keyboards/skeletn87/hotswap/config.h b/keyboards/skeletn87/hotswap/config.h
index 56bdd8e8c9..5307bcd65a 100644
--- a/keyboards/skeletn87/hotswap/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/skeletn87/hotswap/config.h
@@ -25,10 +25,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 8
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN B3
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHING
diff --git a/keyboards/skeletn87/hotswap/info.json b/keyboards/skeletn87/hotswap/info.json
index cf326cff80..39b296a679 100644
--- a/keyboards/skeletn87/hotswap/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/skeletn87/hotswap/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0xB5E9",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "levels": 8,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "E6",
         "on_state": 0
diff --git a/keyboards/skeletn87/soldered/config.h b/keyboards/skeletn87/soldered/config.h
index 5f140d1f25..095b95d13c 100644
--- a/keyboards/skeletn87/soldered/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/skeletn87/soldered/config.h
@@ -25,10 +25,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 8
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN B2
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHING
diff --git a/keyboards/skeletn87/soldered/info.json b/keyboards/skeletn87/soldered/info.json
index 20c94f4625..32ed0e6f0e 100644
--- a/keyboards/skeletn87/soldered/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/skeletn87/soldered/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0xB5E8",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "levels": 8,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "E6",
         "on_state": 0
diff --git a/keyboards/smithrune/iron165r2/f072/config.h b/keyboards/smithrune/iron165r2/f072/config.h
index 28ab38b25e..21702a94a6 100644
--- a/keyboards/smithrune/iron165r2/f072/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/smithrune/iron165r2/f072/config.h
@@ -17,12 +17,9 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
 #pragma once
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN           A6
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_DRIVER    PWMD3
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_CHANNEL   1
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE      1
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 20
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
 
 #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..a4171d423e 100644
--- a/keyboards/smithrune/iron165r2/f072/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/smithrune/iron165r2/f072/info.json
@@ -1,4 +1,9 @@
 {
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "A6",
+        "levels": 20,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "STM32F072",
     "bootloader": "stm32-dfu"
 }
diff --git a/keyboards/smithrune/iron165r2/f072/rules.mk b/keyboards/smithrune/iron165r2/f072/rules.mk
index 1b6ec31817..8b584c9a42 100644
--- a/keyboards/smithrune/iron165r2/f072/rules.mk
+++ b/keyboards/smithrune/iron165r2/f072/rules.mk
@@ -12,7 +12,6 @@ AUDIO_ENABLE = no           # Audio output
 LTO_ENABLE = no
 ENCODER_ENABLE = no
 BACKLIGHT_ENABLE = yes
-BACKLIGHT_DRIVER = pwm
 
 # Enter lower-power sleep mode when on the ChibiOS idle thread
 OPT_DEFS += -DCORTEX_ENABLE_WFI_IDLE=TRUE
diff --git a/keyboards/smithrune/iron165r2/f411/config.h b/keyboards/smithrune/iron165r2/f411/config.h
index 832c40e1cc..88ff1d167a 100644
--- a/keyboards/smithrune/iron165r2/f411/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/smithrune/iron165r2/f411/config.h
@@ -17,12 +17,9 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
 #pragma once
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN           A6
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_DRIVER    PWMD3
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_CHANNEL   1
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE      2
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 20
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
 
 #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..e3a63f8764 100644
--- a/keyboards/smithrune/iron165r2/f411/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/smithrune/iron165r2/f411/info.json
@@ -1,4 +1,9 @@
 {
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "A6",
+        "levels": 20,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "STM32F411",
     "bootloader": "stm32-dfu"
 }
diff --git a/keyboards/smithrune/iron165r2/f411/rules.mk b/keyboards/smithrune/iron165r2/f411/rules.mk
index 3fcdaacb60..b5b0582d5d 100644
--- a/keyboards/smithrune/iron165r2/f411/rules.mk
+++ b/keyboards/smithrune/iron165r2/f411/rules.mk
@@ -13,7 +13,6 @@ LTO_ENABLE = no
 ENCODER_ENABLE = no
 EEPROM_DRIVER = i2c
 BACKLIGHT_ENABLE = yes
-BACKLIGHT_DRIVER = pwm
 WS2812_DRIVER = pwm
 
 # Enter lower-power sleep mode when on the ChibiOS idle thread
diff --git a/keyboards/smithrune/iron180/config.h b/keyboards/smithrune/iron180/config.h
index bec408edc8..92c28d5719 100644
--- a/keyboards/smithrune/iron180/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/smithrune/iron180/config.h
@@ -21,12 +21,9 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { B9 , B8 , A15, B0 , A7 , A5 }
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN           A6
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_DRIVER    PWMD3
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_CHANNEL   1
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE      1
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
 
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
diff --git a/keyboards/smithrune/iron180/info.json b/keyboards/smithrune/iron180/info.json
index 3092b2021f..0f8c436240 100644
--- a/keyboards/smithrune/iron180/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/smithrune/iron180/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0x1180",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "A6",
+        "levels": 6,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "STM32F072",
     "bootloader": "stm32-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/sowbug/68keys/config.h b/keyboards/sowbug/68keys/config.h
index 513a4963e9..265cb24f07 100644
--- a/keyboards/sowbug/68keys/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/sowbug/68keys/config.h
@@ -28,11 +28,6 @@
 
 #define RGB_DI_PIN B9
 
-// Want backlighting and RGB Matrix patterns? See the note in the readme,
-// apply the patches, and then uncomment the line below as well as the ones
-// in rules.mk.
-//
-// #define BACKLIGHT_PIN rgb_matrix
 #define RGB_MATRIX_KEYPRESSES
 #define RGBLED_NUM 68
 #define RGB_MATRIX_LED_COUNT RGBLED_NUM
diff --git a/keyboards/sowbug/ansi_tkl/config.h b/keyboards/sowbug/ansi_tkl/config.h
index 1c96bbac26..770a48b14d 100644
--- a/keyboards/sowbug/ansi_tkl/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/sowbug/ansi_tkl/config.h
@@ -83,9 +83,3 @@
 #define ENABLE_RGB_MATRIX_MULTISPLASH
 #define ENABLE_RGB_MATRIX_SOLID_SPLASH
 #define ENABLE_RGB_MATRIX_SOLID_MULTISPLASH
-
-// Want backlighting and RGB Matrix patterns? See the note in the readme,
-// apply the patches, and then uncomment the line below as well as the ones
-// in rules.mk.
-//
-// #define BACKLIGHT_PIN rgb_matrix
diff --git a/keyboards/specskeys/config.h b/keyboards/specskeys/config.h
index 1b41c96d2c..a987f5782f 100644
--- a/keyboards/specskeys/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/specskeys/config.h
@@ -34,9 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 1
-
 /* 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/specskeys/info.json b/keyboards/specskeys/info.json
index 57e0b92d51..8a4ff0d90b 100644
--- a/keyboards/specskeys/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/specskeys/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x0080",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "levels": 1
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "C7",
         "scroll_lock": "C6"
diff --git a/keyboards/spiderisland/split78/config.h b/keyboards/spiderisland/split78/config.h
index 1f4772169e..6769ee2feb 100644
--- a/keyboards/spiderisland/split78/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/spiderisland/split78/config.h
@@ -22,7 +22,4 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define MATRIX_ROWS 8
 #define MATRIX_COLS 14
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN D4
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
 #define I2C_START_RETRY_COUNT 1
diff --git a/keyboards/spiderisland/split78/info.json b/keyboards/spiderisland/split78/info.json
index 27ab69b27b..74a49c57e3 100644
--- a/keyboards/spiderisland/split78/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/spiderisland/split78/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0xF4E4",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "D4",
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32a",
     "bootloader": "bootloadhid",
     "debounce": 50,
diff --git a/keyboards/subatomic/config.h b/keyboards/subatomic/config.h
index 600d8bb156..058b582c36 100644
--- a/keyboards/subatomic/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/subatomic/config.h
@@ -25,8 +25,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 // #define AUDIO_VOICES
 // #define AUDIO_PIN C6
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
diff --git a/keyboards/subatomic/info.json b/keyboards/subatomic/info.json
index 2b8546be71..99af17a9b7 100644
--- a/keyboards/subatomic/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/subatomic/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
     "pid": "0x6063",
     "device_version": "0.0.1"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "B7"
+  },
   "processor": "at90usb1286",
   "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
   "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/switchplate/southpaw_65/config.h b/keyboards/switchplate/southpaw_65/config.h
index bfd3cb0cc1..598ac367b3 100644
--- a/keyboards/switchplate/southpaw_65/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/switchplate/southpaw_65/config.h
@@ -37,9 +37,6 @@
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL */
 //#define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B5
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 10
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN C7
 #define RGBLED_NUM 9
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHING
diff --git a/keyboards/switchplate/southpaw_65/info.json b/keyboards/switchplate/southpaw_65/info.json
index a59c899bd6..97cff66a16 100644
--- a/keyboards/switchplate/southpaw_65/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/switchplate/southpaw_65/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x4084",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B5",
+        "levels": 10
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/switchplate/southpaw_fullsize/config.h b/keyboards/switchplate/southpaw_fullsize/config.h
index 4f2ad82c45..92247d7951 100644
--- a/keyboards/switchplate/southpaw_fullsize/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/switchplate/southpaw_fullsize/config.h
@@ -34,8 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-
 /* 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/switchplate/southpaw_fullsize/info.json b/keyboards/switchplate/southpaw_fullsize/info.json
index 507ed097bc..1b1cda7d2f 100644
--- a/keyboards/switchplate/southpaw_fullsize/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/switchplate/southpaw_fullsize/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x0017",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7"
+    },
     "processor": "at90usb1286",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/switchplate/switchplate910/config.h b/keyboards/switchplate/switchplate910/config.h
index d18bb40c3c..adb547468a 100644
--- a/keyboards/switchplate/switchplate910/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/switchplate/switchplate910/config.h
@@ -34,8 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-
 /* 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/switchplate/switchplate910/info.json b/keyboards/switchplate/switchplate910/info.json
index cdc9291765..5807471094 100644
--- a/keyboards/switchplate/switchplate910/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/switchplate/switchplate910/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x2065",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7"
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/sx60/config.h b/keyboards/sx60/config.h
index 2fb26e4fc0..46921665c9 100755
--- a/keyboards/sx60/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/sx60/config.h
@@ -32,8 +32,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
 
diff --git a/keyboards/sx60/info.json b/keyboards/sx60/info.json
index b4b93b2cad..9c0b6bcf9a 100644
--- a/keyboards/sx60/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/sx60/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x0010",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7"
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "F4",
         "num_lock": "F5",
diff --git a/keyboards/tada68/config.h b/keyboards/tada68/config.h
index 6781107ec6..e99d3e1255 100755
--- a/keyboards/tada68/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/tada68/config.h
@@ -31,11 +31,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* Locking resynchronize hack */
 #define LOCKING_RESYNC_ENABLE
 
-/* Backlight configuration */
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 4
-
 /*
  * Feature disable options
  *  These options are also useful to firmware size reduction.
diff --git a/keyboards/tada68/info.json b/keyboards/tada68/info.json
index 53ac1a5bfc..73dd33330b 100644
--- a/keyboards/tada68/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/tada68/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0x0001",
         "device_version": "0.0.3"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B6",
+        "levels": 4,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "B2",
         "on_state": 0
diff --git a/keyboards/team0110/p1800fl/config.h b/keyboards/team0110/p1800fl/config.h
index 3b0c746dd7..fc5c288264 100644
--- a/keyboards/team0110/p1800fl/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/team0110/p1800fl/config.h
@@ -34,10 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
-
 /* RGB Lighting */
 #define RGB_DI_PIN C6
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
diff --git a/keyboards/team0110/p1800fl/info.json b/keyboards/team0110/p1800fl/info.json
index 3abaaf33b7..118299101b 100644
--- a/keyboards/team0110/p1800fl/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/team0110/p1800fl/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0x3EAE",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "levels": 5,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/tgr/910/config.h b/keyboards/tgr/910/config.h
index 8f383b8710..fdc08d244c 100644
--- a/keyboards/tgr/910/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/tgr/910/config.h
@@ -26,8 +26,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN D4
-
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHING
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_RAINBOW_MOOD
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_RAINBOW_SWIRL
diff --git a/keyboards/tgr/910/info.json b/keyboards/tgr/910/info.json
index 3c4de6fe39..65aabe6ca8 100644
--- a/keyboards/tgr/910/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/tgr/910/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x9100",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "D4"
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "D1",
         "num_lock": "D0",
diff --git a/keyboards/tgr/910ce/config.h b/keyboards/tgr/910ce/config.h
index a868ebe1f9..5e5d28d5af 100644
--- a/keyboards/tgr/910ce/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/tgr/910ce/config.h
@@ -26,8 +26,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN D4
-
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHING
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_RAINBOW_MOOD
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_RAINBOW_SWIRL
diff --git a/keyboards/tgr/910ce/info.json b/keyboards/tgr/910ce/info.json
index 77655f52af..2c5fcb40d9 100644
--- a/keyboards/tgr/910ce/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/tgr/910ce/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x910C",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "D4"
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "D1"
     },
diff --git a/keyboards/tgr/alice/config.h b/keyboards/tgr/alice/config.h
index ba9171b989..d2e2f41a62 100644
--- a/keyboards/tgr/alice/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/tgr/alice/config.h
@@ -21,8 +21,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define MATRIX_COL_PINS { A0, A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, C7, C6, C5, C4, C3, C2, D7 }
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN D4
-
 #define RGBLED_NUM 18
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHING
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_RAINBOW_MOOD
diff --git a/keyboards/tgr/alice/info.json b/keyboards/tgr/alice/info.json
index 3586e49367..67cbcad7ea 100644
--- a/keyboards/tgr/alice/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/tgr/alice/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
     "pid": "0x422E",
     "device_version": "2.0.0"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "D4"
+  },
   "indicators": {
     "caps_lock": "D1",
     "num_lock": "D0",
diff --git a/keyboards/tgr/jane/v2/config.h b/keyboards/tgr/jane/v2/config.h
index d0f00ac2bd..fa8fe1d455 100644
--- a/keyboards/tgr/jane/v2/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/tgr/jane/v2/config.h
@@ -23,5 +23,3 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define MATRIX_COL_PINS { A0, A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, C7, C6, C5, C4, C3, C2, D7 }
 
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
-
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN D4
diff --git a/keyboards/tgr/jane/v2/info.json b/keyboards/tgr/jane/v2/info.json
index f43d27c84f..4351782e57 100644
--- a/keyboards/tgr/jane/v2/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/tgr/jane/v2/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
     "pid": "0x4A4E",
     "device_version": "2.0.0"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "D4"
+  },
   "indicators": {
     "caps_lock": "D1",
     "scroll_lock": "D6"
diff --git a/keyboards/tgr/jane/v2ce/config.h b/keyboards/tgr/jane/v2ce/config.h
index 0b3d381d19..485a2416e9 100644
--- a/keyboards/tgr/jane/v2ce/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/tgr/jane/v2ce/config.h
@@ -22,5 +22,3 @@
 #define MATRIX_COL_PINS { A0, A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, C7, C6, C5, C4, C3, C2, D7 }
 
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
-
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN D4
diff --git a/keyboards/tgr/jane/v2ce/info.json b/keyboards/tgr/jane/v2ce/info.json
index 3aa62ded58..b27eaf8e92 100644
--- a/keyboards/tgr/jane/v2ce/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/tgr/jane/v2ce/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x4A43",
         "device_version": "2.0.0"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "D4"
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "D1",
         "num_lock": "D6"
diff --git a/keyboards/tgr/tris/config.h b/keyboards/tgr/tris/config.h
index 59d4fbb325..db1d1e1625 100644
--- a/keyboards/tgr/tris/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/tgr/tris/config.h
@@ -23,8 +23,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN D4
-
 #define RGBLED_NUM 6
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHING
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_RAINBOW_MOOD
diff --git a/keyboards/tgr/tris/info.json b/keyboards/tgr/tris/info.json
index 6ce36ce819..91cce43327 100644
--- a/keyboards/tgr/tris/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/tgr/tris/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x5452",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "D4"
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "num_lock": "D0"
     },
diff --git a/keyboards/thevankeyboards/bananasplit/config.h b/keyboards/thevankeyboards/bananasplit/config.h
index c526ed05f9..ab5f20d40a 100644
--- a/keyboards/thevankeyboards/bananasplit/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/thevankeyboards/bananasplit/config.h
@@ -23,9 +23,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION ROW2COL
 
-/* mapping backlight LEDs to correct Pin */
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-
 #define TAPPING_TERM      175
 
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
diff --git a/keyboards/thevankeyboards/bananasplit/info.json b/keyboards/thevankeyboards/bananasplit/info.json
index 961a89c94f..1824e945cf 100644
--- a/keyboards/thevankeyboards/bananasplit/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/thevankeyboards/bananasplit/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x8870",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7"
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "community_layouts": ["60_ansi", "60_iso"],
diff --git a/keyboards/tkc/california/config.h b/keyboards/tkc/california/config.h
index 8b59585bac..01959c10ad 100644
--- a/keyboards/tkc/california/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/tkc/california/config.h
@@ -36,11 +36,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION ROW2COL
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#ifdef BACKLIGHT_PIN
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#endif
-
 /* 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/tkc/california/info.json b/keyboards/tkc/california/info.json
index 0b50229db8..d7c95747c9 100644
--- a/keyboards/tkc/california/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/tkc/california/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x0009",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "F0",
         "num_lock": "F1"
diff --git a/keyboards/tkc/m0lly/config.h b/keyboards/tkc/m0lly/config.h
index dc94510953..7c09119e17 100644
--- a/keyboards/tkc/m0lly/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/tkc/m0lly/config.h
@@ -34,10 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN D7
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
 #    define RGBLED_NUM 30
diff --git a/keyboards/tkc/m0lly/info.json b/keyboards/tkc/m0lly/info.json
index 61bb64dca2..8f6d63a74d 100644
--- a/keyboards/tkc/m0lly/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/tkc/m0lly/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x0004",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B6",
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "qmk_lufa_bootloader": {
         "esc_input": "F4",
         "esc_output": "A0",
diff --git a/keyboards/tkc/osav2/config.h b/keyboards/tkc/osav2/config.h
index a4a78406e6..b8f2806ef1 100644
--- a/keyboards/tkc/osav2/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/tkc/osav2/config.h
@@ -34,9 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
- #define BACKLIGHT_PIN D6
- #define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
    #define RGB_DI_PIN D4
    #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
    #define RGBLED_NUM 9
diff --git a/keyboards/tkc/osav2/info.json b/keyboards/tkc/osav2/info.json
index d718a790c4..ed842b4b51 100644
--- a/keyboards/tkc/osav2/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/tkc/osav2/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x0005",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "D6",
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "community_layouts": ["alice", "alice_split_bs"],
diff --git a/keyboards/tkc/tkc1800/config.h b/keyboards/tkc/tkc1800/config.h
index 8e475e3ff2..747db6bf03 100644
--- a/keyboards/tkc/tkc1800/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/tkc/tkc1800/config.h
@@ -29,9 +29,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
 /* Underlight configuration
  */
 #define RGB_DI_PIN D7
diff --git a/keyboards/tkc/tkc1800/info.json b/keyboards/tkc/tkc1800/info.json
index 0be83dbd53..ad57eb1aa5 100644
--- a/keyboards/tkc/tkc1800/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/tkc/tkc1800/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
     "pid": "0x0001",
     "device_version": "0.0.3"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "B6",
+    "breathing": true
+  },
   "qmk_lufa_bootloader": {
     "esc_input": "F4",
     "esc_output": "A0",
diff --git a/keyboards/tkc/tkl_ab87/config.h b/keyboards/tkc/tkl_ab87/config.h
index 002979fcc0..ed701d2aa1 100644
--- a/keyboards/tkc/tkl_ab87/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/tkc/tkl_ab87/config.h
@@ -36,10 +36,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#ifdef BACKLIGHT_PIN
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#endif
 #define RGB_DI_PIN E2
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
   #define RGBLED_NUM 22
diff --git a/keyboards/tkc/tkl_ab87/info.json b/keyboards/tkc/tkl_ab87/info.json
index 76f0c3f63e..6c610a6007 100644
--- a/keyboards/tkc/tkl_ab87/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/tkc/tkl_ab87/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x0007",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "F1",
         "scroll_lock": "F0"
diff --git a/keyboards/tmo50/config.h b/keyboards/tmo50/config.h
index 09258f347c..1aac9574f8 100644
--- a/keyboards/tmo50/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/tmo50/config.h
@@ -34,9 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN C7
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
   #define RGBLED_NUM 10
diff --git a/keyboards/tmo50/info.json b/keyboards/tmo50/info.json
index 24d9e8296a..29b19aa513 100644
--- a/keyboards/tmo50/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/tmo50/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x0050",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/tokyokeyboard/alix40/config.h b/keyboards/tokyokeyboard/alix40/config.h
index 9a98443470..26736637cb 100644
--- a/keyboards/tokyokeyboard/alix40/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/tokyokeyboard/alix40/config.h
@@ -14,12 +14,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
 #pragma once
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#ifdef BACKLIGHT_PIN
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 31
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#endif
-
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION ROW2COL
 
diff --git a/keyboards/tokyokeyboard/alix40/info.json b/keyboards/tokyokeyboard/alix40/info.json
index 1113fbf392..513a883d8e 100644
--- a/keyboards/tokyokeyboard/alix40/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/tokyokeyboard/alix40/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0x4134",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "levels": 31,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/tokyokeyboard/tokyo60/config.h b/keyboards/tokyokeyboard/tokyo60/config.h
index c29c92ad37..8ba921eaeb 100644
--- a/keyboards/tokyokeyboard/tokyo60/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/tokyokeyboard/tokyo60/config.h
@@ -1,10 +1,5 @@
 #pragma once
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#ifdef BACKLIGHT_PIN
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
-#endif
-
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION ROW2COL
 
diff --git a/keyboards/tokyokeyboard/tokyo60/info.json b/keyboards/tokyokeyboard/tokyo60/info.json
index b39dff92bc..dd16c3f4c2 100644
--- a/keyboards/tokyokeyboard/tokyo60/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/tokyokeyboard/tokyo60/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x6060",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "levels": 6
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "community_layouts": ["60_hhkb"],
diff --git a/keyboards/tr60w/config.h b/keyboards/tr60w/config.h
index ac28f080af..39f21310ca 100644
--- a/keyboards/tr60w/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/tr60w/config.h
@@ -8,8 +8,6 @@
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
 
diff --git a/keyboards/tr60w/info.json b/keyboards/tr60w/info.json
index 09e236dbd2..15025926ce 100644
--- a/keyboards/tr60w/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/tr60w/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x4140",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7"
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/treasure/type9/config.h b/keyboards/treasure/type9/config.h
index 288cbe0549..35b03eebfb 100644
--- a/keyboards/treasure/type9/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/treasure/type9/config.h
@@ -34,9 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION ROW2COL
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B5
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 10
-
 /* 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/treasure/type9/info.json b/keyboards/treasure/type9/info.json
index 6abc631310..c2ed86346f 100644
--- a/keyboards/treasure/type9/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/treasure/type9/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
     "pid": "0x0000",
     "device_version": "0.0.1"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "B5",
+    "levels": 10
+  },
   "processor": "atmega32u4",
   "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
   "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/treasure/type9s2/config.h b/keyboards/treasure/type9s2/config.h
index e94a269caa..f4e04317ce 100644
--- a/keyboards/treasure/type9s2/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/treasure/type9s2/config.h
@@ -23,5 +23,3 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
-
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
diff --git a/keyboards/treasure/type9s2/info.json b/keyboards/treasure/type9s2/info.json
index ce99c159da..bcb719c76f 100644
--- a/keyboards/treasure/type9s2/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/treasure/type9s2/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x5492",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7"
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u2",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/tzarc/djinn/config.h b/keyboards/tzarc/djinn/config.h
index 9ef23769f1..bb2bd6f6e2 100644
--- a/keyboards/tzarc/djinn/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/tzarc/djinn/config.h
@@ -49,7 +49,6 @@
 #endif // LCD_ACTIVITY_TIMEOUT
 
 // Backlight driver (to control LCD backlight)
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 4
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_DRIVER PWMD17
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_CHANNEL 1
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE 1
diff --git a/keyboards/tzarc/djinn/info.json b/keyboards/tzarc/djinn/info.json
index 08634983c8..cceaf637e5 100644
--- a/keyboards/tzarc/djinn/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/tzarc/djinn/info.json
@@ -30,7 +30,8 @@
     "cols": ["C0", "C1", "C2", "C3", "A0", "A1", "A2"]
   },
   "backlight": {
-    "pin": "A7"
+    "pin": "A7",
+    "levels": 4
   },
   "split": {
     "enabled": true,
diff --git a/keyboards/tzarc/djinn/rules.mk b/keyboards/tzarc/djinn/rules.mk
index 2f343a5a9d..9b81a4bfaf 100644
--- a/keyboards/tzarc/djinn/rules.mk
+++ b/keyboards/tzarc/djinn/rules.mk
@@ -2,8 +2,6 @@ CUSTOM_MATRIX = lite
 
 SERIAL_DRIVER = usart
 
-BACKLIGHT_DRIVER = pwm
-
 WS2812_DRIVER = pwm
 CIE1931_CURVE = yes
 
diff --git a/keyboards/ubest/vn/config.h b/keyboards/ubest/vn/config.h
index feb3d468b2..75551832f1 100644
--- a/keyboards/ubest/vn/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/ubest/vn/config.h
@@ -32,8 +32,6 @@
 
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN E2
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
     #define RGBLED_NUM 8
diff --git a/keyboards/ubest/vn/info.json b/keyboards/ubest/vn/info.json
index ab4df7d838..348a51fc7a 100644
--- a/keyboards/ubest/vn/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/ubest/vn/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x0868",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B6"
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "B3",
         "num_lock": "B1",
diff --git a/keyboards/uk78/config.h b/keyboards/uk78/config.h
index c03e419ab2..3a9e21ea60 100644
--- a/keyboards/uk78/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/uk78/config.h
@@ -25,8 +25,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
 
diff --git a/keyboards/uk78/info.json b/keyboards/uk78/info.json
index 06c6626a0a..fbbc15609c 100644
--- a/keyboards/uk78/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/uk78/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
     "pid": "0x004E",
     "device_version": "0.0.2"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "B6"
+  },
   "processor": "at90usb1286",
   "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
   "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/unikeyboard/diverge3/config.h b/keyboards/unikeyboard/diverge3/config.h
index d845d8a2f3..c9a5d49447 100644
--- a/keyboards/unikeyboard/diverge3/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/unikeyboard/diverge3/config.h
@@ -34,10 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION ROW2COL
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN C6
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
-
 #ifndef SELECT_SOFT_SERIAL_SPEED
 #define SELECT_SOFT_SERIAL_SPEED 3
 #endif
diff --git a/keyboards/unikeyboard/diverge3/info.json b/keyboards/unikeyboard/diverge3/info.json
index 65f72af3be..c2caaca881 100644
--- a/keyboards/unikeyboard/diverge3/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/unikeyboard/diverge3/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
     "pid": "0x1257",
     "device_version": "0.0.1"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "C6",
+    "levels": 5,
+    "breathing": true
+  },
   "split": {
     "soft_serial_pin": "D0"
   },
diff --git a/keyboards/unikeyboard/felix/config.h b/keyboards/unikeyboard/felix/config.h
index 2f0740c8f1..a3a667d632 100644
--- a/keyboards/unikeyboard/felix/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/unikeyboard/felix/config.h
@@ -17,9 +17,6 @@
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION ROW2COL
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN C6
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
-
 /* 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/unikeyboard/felix/info.json b/keyboards/unikeyboard/felix/info.json
index f8ebb75424..ee74cb134f 100644
--- a/keyboards/unikeyboard/felix/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/unikeyboard/felix/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
     "pid": "0x6060",
     "device_version": "0.0.1"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "C6",
+    "levels": 5
+  },
   "processor": "atmega32u4",
   "bootloader": "caterina",
   "community_layouts": ["ortho_5x4"],
diff --git a/keyboards/unikorn/config.h b/keyboards/unikorn/config.h
index d1c71a801e..fc91f5138f 100644
--- a/keyboards/unikorn/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/unikorn/config.h
@@ -24,8 +24,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN D4
-
 #ifdef RGBLIGHT_ENABLE
 #define RGBLED_NUM 17
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHING
diff --git a/keyboards/unikorn/info.json b/keyboards/unikorn/info.json
index 8a6b47624b..b894a98dac 100644
--- a/keyboards/unikorn/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/unikorn/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x556B",
         "device_version": "2.0.0"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "D4"
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "D1"
     },
diff --git a/keyboards/utd80/config.h b/keyboards/utd80/config.h
index 074b7311a6..9677a8e262 100644
--- a/keyboards/utd80/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/utd80/config.h
@@ -21,9 +21,6 @@
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { B4, D5, D0, B2, B3, B0 }
 #define MATRIX_COL_PINS { B1, F0, F1, F4, F5, F6, F7, C7, C6, D3, E6, D7, D6, D4, D2, D1 }
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
diff --git a/keyboards/utd80/info.json b/keyboards/utd80/info.json
index 22e83c6f70..cf0b6530ad 100644
--- a/keyboards/utd80/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/utd80/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
       "pid": "0x001C",
       "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+      "pin": "B7",
+      "breathing": true
+    },
     "indicators": {
       "caps_lock": "B6",
       "scroll_lock": "B5"
diff --git a/keyboards/v60_type_r/config.h b/keyboards/v60_type_r/config.h
index f2af33616e..3c76b77bce 100644
--- a/keyboards/v60_type_r/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/v60_type_r/config.h
@@ -34,8 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN F7
-
 #define RGBLED_NUM 1
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHING
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_RAINBOW_MOOD
diff --git a/keyboards/v60_type_r/info.json b/keyboards/v60_type_r/info.json
index f107f27aa4..e37ccc9543 100644
--- a/keyboards/v60_type_r/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/v60_type_r/info.json
@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@
     "device_version": "0.0.1"
   },
   "backlight": {
+    "pin": "F7",
     "on_state": 0
   },
   "processor": "atmega32u4",
diff --git a/keyboards/waldo/config.h b/keyboards/waldo/config.h
index 856a1136d6..028b00de10 100644
--- a/keyboards/waldo/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/waldo/config.h
@@ -22,9 +22,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { F0, F1, F4, F5, F6 }
 #define MATRIX_COL_PINS { F7, D5, D3, D2, B3, B2, C7, C6, B6, B5, B4, D7, D6, D4, B1 }
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
diff --git a/keyboards/waldo/info.json b/keyboards/waldo/info.json
index 277664fd71..0c85e1d8d5 100644
--- a/keyboards/waldo/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/waldo/info.json
@@ -7,6 +7,10 @@
         "pid": "0x6060",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/walletburner/neuron/config.h b/keyboards/walletburner/neuron/config.h
index 5324f76114..84f3444730 100644
--- a/keyboards/walletburner/neuron/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/walletburner/neuron/config.h
@@ -8,8 +8,6 @@
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B5
-
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
 
diff --git a/keyboards/westfoxtrot/aanzee/config.h b/keyboards/westfoxtrot/aanzee/config.h
index 4ec99fa5ef..70f820c25e 100644
--- a/keyboards/westfoxtrot/aanzee/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/westfoxtrot/aanzee/config.h
@@ -26,10 +26,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN E6
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
    #define RGBLED_NUM 9
diff --git a/keyboards/westfoxtrot/aanzee/info.json b/keyboards/westfoxtrot/aanzee/info.json
index 65945c69a3..4c3e9bf058 100644
--- a/keyboards/westfoxtrot/aanzee/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/westfoxtrot/aanzee/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
     "pid": "0xAA01",
     "device_version": "0.0.1"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "B7",
+    "levels": 5,
+    "breathing": true
+  },
   "indicators": {
     "caps_lock": "B2",
     "on_state": 0
diff --git a/keyboards/westfoxtrot/cypher/rev1/config.h b/keyboards/westfoxtrot/cypher/rev1/config.h
index 3a6d4a024a..a6e5ac891f 100644
--- a/keyboards/westfoxtrot/cypher/rev1/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/westfoxtrot/cypher/rev1/config.h
@@ -34,10 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B5
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
-
 /* 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/westfoxtrot/cypher/rev1/info.json b/keyboards/westfoxtrot/cypher/rev1/info.json
index 192d78d468..5089486866 100644
--- a/keyboards/westfoxtrot/cypher/rev1/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/westfoxtrot/cypher/rev1/info.json
@@ -6,6 +6,11 @@
     "pid": "0xAA97",
     "device_version": "0.0.1"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "B5",
+    "levels": 5,
+    "breathing": true
+  },
   "processor": "atmega32u4",
   "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
   "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/westfoxtrot/cypher/rev5/config.h b/keyboards/westfoxtrot/cypher/rev5/config.h
index 794f2188b0..61604a74a9 100644
--- a/keyboards/westfoxtrot/cypher/rev5/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/westfoxtrot/cypher/rev5/config.h
@@ -34,9 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL, or CUSTOM_MATRIX */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
-
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
 /* Locking resynchronize hack */
@@ -47,11 +44,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
  */
 #define GRAVE_ESC_CTRL_OVERRIDE
 
-
-
-
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN D0
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN E6
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
    #define RGBLED_NUM 10
diff --git a/keyboards/westfoxtrot/cypher/rev5/info.json b/keyboards/westfoxtrot/cypher/rev5/info.json
index b2d4417af5..17bc326890 100644
--- a/keyboards/westfoxtrot/cypher/rev5/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/westfoxtrot/cypher/rev5/info.json
@@ -6,6 +6,11 @@
       "pid": "0xAA98",
       "device_version": "0.0.2"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+      "pin": "D0",
+      "levels": 5,
+      "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/wilba_tech/rama_works_m10_b/config.h b/keyboards/wilba_tech/rama_works_m10_b/config.h
index c3589cad99..be92b36639 100644
--- a/keyboards/wilba_tech/rama_works_m10_b/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/wilba_tech/rama_works_m10_b/config.h
@@ -33,8 +33,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
- 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN C6
 
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
diff --git a/keyboards/wilba_tech/rama_works_m10_b/info.json b/keyboards/wilba_tech/rama_works_m10_b/info.json
index ea7c0ba833..4b7c87be21 100644
--- a/keyboards/wilba_tech/rama_works_m10_b/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/wilba_tech/rama_works_m10_b/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
     "pid": "0x00AB",
     "device_version": "0.0.1"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "C6"
+  },
   "processor": "atmega32u4",
   "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
   "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/winkeyless/b87/config.h b/keyboards/winkeyless/b87/config.h
index 6d0d221922..ce27a1c563 100644
--- a/keyboards/winkeyless/b87/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/winkeyless/b87/config.h
@@ -36,5 +36,3 @@
 
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
-
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN D4
diff --git a/keyboards/winkeyless/b87/info.json b/keyboards/winkeyless/b87/info.json
index 0d53604cd1..542cc74d27 100644
--- a/keyboards/winkeyless/b87/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/winkeyless/b87/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x0B87",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "D4"
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "D1",
         "scroll_lock": "D6"
diff --git a/keyboards/winkeyless/bface/config.h b/keyboards/winkeyless/bface/config.h
index d2ad985cae..cbb0be707d 100644
--- a/keyboards/winkeyless/bface/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/winkeyless/bface/config.h
@@ -35,5 +35,3 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_RGB_TEST
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_ALTERNATING
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_TWINKLE
-
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN D4
diff --git a/keyboards/winkeyless/bface/info.json b/keyboards/winkeyless/bface/info.json
index e19e42e577..f7a8c61032 100644
--- a/keyboards/winkeyless/bface/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/winkeyless/bface/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
     "pid": "0x4246",
     "device_version": "2.0.0"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "D4"
+  },
   "indicators": {
     "caps_lock": "D1",
     "num_lock": "D0",
diff --git a/keyboards/winkeyless/bmini/config.h b/keyboards/winkeyless/bmini/config.h
index 8589b74f37..033807a3f5 100644
--- a/keyboards/winkeyless/bmini/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/winkeyless/bmini/config.h
@@ -34,5 +34,3 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_RGB_TEST
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_ALTERNATING
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_TWINKLE
-
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN D4
diff --git a/keyboards/winkeyless/bmini/info.json b/keyboards/winkeyless/bmini/info.json
index e096f860cc..58edbac998 100644
--- a/keyboards/winkeyless/bmini/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/winkeyless/bmini/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
     "pid": "0x424D",
     "device_version": "2.0.0"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "D4"
+  },
   "indicators": {
     "caps_lock": "D1",
     "num_lock": "D0",
diff --git a/keyboards/winkeyless/bminiex/config.h b/keyboards/winkeyless/bminiex/config.h
index b145f25348..351de6f475 100644
--- a/keyboards/winkeyless/bminiex/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/winkeyless/bminiex/config.h
@@ -34,6 +34,3 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_RGB_TEST
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_ALTERNATING
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_TWINKLE
-
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN D4
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
diff --git a/keyboards/winkeyless/bminiex/info.json b/keyboards/winkeyless/bminiex/info.json
index 65d888eaec..afd766f480 100644
--- a/keyboards/winkeyless/bminiex/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/winkeyless/bminiex/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
     "pid": "0x4258",
     "device_version": "2.0.0"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "D4",
+    "levels": 5
+  },
   "indicators": {
     "caps_lock": "D1",
     "num_lock": "D0",
diff --git a/keyboards/wolf/sabre/config.h b/keyboards/wolf/sabre/config.h
index 6787d262ca..c0150fce0b 100644
--- a/keyboards/wolf/sabre/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/wolf/sabre/config.h
@@ -35,5 +35,3 @@ along with this program. If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
-
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
diff --git a/keyboards/wolf/sabre/info.json b/keyboards/wolf/sabre/info.json
index 5dd8aba471..40ee60a6d0 100644
--- a/keyboards/wolf/sabre/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/wolf/sabre/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
         "pid": "0x0055",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7"
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "B3",
         "scroll_lock": "B0",
diff --git a/keyboards/wolf/sabre/rules.mk b/keyboards/wolf/sabre/rules.mk
index c53a08ce4a..e7cc37d18d 100644
--- a/keyboards/wolf/sabre/rules.mk
+++ b/keyboards/wolf/sabre/rules.mk
@@ -14,4 +14,3 @@ BACKLIGHT_ENABLE = no       # Enable keyboard backlight functionality
 RGBLIGHT_ENABLE = no        # Enable keyboard RGB underglow
 AUDIO_ENABLE = no           # Audio output
 BACKLIGHT_ENABLE = yes
-BACKLIGHT_DRIVER = pwm
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/keyboards/wolf/ts60/config.h b/keyboards/wolf/ts60/config.h
index e5cb71fb4c..7664e747c7 100644
--- a/keyboards/wolf/ts60/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/wolf/ts60/config.h
@@ -52,7 +52,4 @@ along with this program. If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define RGBLIGHT_SLEEP
 #define RGBLIGHT_DEFAULT_MODE RGBLIGHT_MODE_RAINBOW_SWIRL
 
-/* Define Per Key Backlight */
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
 #define BACKLIGHT_DEFAULT_LEVEL 6
diff --git a/keyboards/wolf/ts60/info.json b/keyboards/wolf/ts60/info.json
index e3d2a375e3..8b40cd6ff2 100644
--- a/keyboards/wolf/ts60/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/wolf/ts60/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x0050",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "levels": 6
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "community_layouts": ["60_ansi"],
diff --git a/keyboards/woodkeys/meira/config.h b/keyboards/woodkeys/meira/config.h
index e611ebf11f..f1434fdbd4 100644
--- a/keyboards/woodkeys/meira/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/woodkeys/meira/config.h
@@ -25,10 +25,7 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 //#define DIODE_DIRECTION
 
-#ifdef BACKLIGHT_ENABLE
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 10
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_MAP {2, 4, 8, 16, 40, 55, 70, 128, 200, 255}
-#endif
 
 #ifdef RGBLIGHT_ENABLE
 #define RGB_DI_PIN D3
diff --git a/keyboards/woodkeys/meira/info.json b/keyboards/woodkeys/meira/info.json
index 70d2600163..3a0ae1d190 100644
--- a/keyboards/woodkeys/meira/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/woodkeys/meira/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x6061",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "driver": "custom",
+        "levels": 10
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "caterina",
     "layout_aliases": {
diff --git a/keyboards/woodkeys/meira/meira.c b/keyboards/woodkeys/meira/meira.c
index d8c04859e2..1f4c2557b0 100644
--- a/keyboards/woodkeys/meira/meira.c
+++ b/keyboards/woodkeys/meira/meira.c
@@ -18,7 +18,6 @@
 #include "TWIlib.h"
 #include "lighting.h"
 #include "quantum.h"
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
 
 extern void backlight_set(uint8_t level);
 
diff --git a/keyboards/woodkeys/meira/rules.mk b/keyboards/woodkeys/meira/rules.mk
index 7f77c0a123..20802b3179 100644
--- a/keyboards/woodkeys/meira/rules.mk
+++ b/keyboards/woodkeys/meira/rules.mk
@@ -8,7 +8,6 @@ CONSOLE_ENABLE = no         # Console for debug
 COMMAND_ENABLE = no         # Commands for debug and configuration
 NKRO_ENABLE = no            # Enable N-Key Rollover
 BACKLIGHT_ENABLE = yes      # Enable keyboard backlight functionality, also set ISSI_ENABLE below for Meira
-BACKLIGHT_DRIVER = custom
 ISSI_ENABLE = yes           # If the I2C pullup resistors aren't install this must be disabled
 RGBLIGHT_ENABLE = no        # Enable keyboard RGB underglow
 AUDIO_ENABLE = no           # Audio output
diff --git a/keyboards/x16/config.h b/keyboards/x16/config.h
index 40ae37b57f..673e71eca8 100644
--- a/keyboards/x16/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/x16/config.h
@@ -33,9 +33,6 @@
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B5
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
-
 /* 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/x16/info.json b/keyboards/x16/info.json
index 2fafd80695..b5e457d424 100644
--- a/keyboards/x16/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/x16/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x016A",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B5",
+        "levels": 5
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/xiudi/xd004/info.json b/keyboards/xiudi/xd004/info.json
index 175b7873f3..a404780eea 100644
--- a/keyboards/xiudi/xd004/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/xiudi/xd004/info.json
@@ -7,6 +7,10 @@
         "pid": "0x0404",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "D5",
+        "levels": 6
+    },
     "processor": "atmega16u2",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "matrix_pins": {
diff --git a/keyboards/xiudi/xd004/v1/config.h b/keyboards/xiudi/xd004/v1/config.h
index 0b4e44336c..1e747adeaf 100644
--- a/keyboards/xiudi/xd004/v1/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/xiudi/xd004/v1/config.h
@@ -23,11 +23,6 @@ where some things are disabled to save space as well.
 
 #pragma once
 
-/* Backlight Setup */
-// Looks like each backlight LED is connected to a single output, D5 is the one furtherst away from USB port
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN D5
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
-
 /* RGB Underglow
 This will not be used, as RGBLIGHT_ENABLE is set to 'no' in rules.mk
 We do not have enough space in the flash for this at the moment, maybe
diff --git a/keyboards/xiudi/xd60/rev2/config.h b/keyboards/xiudi/xd60/rev2/config.h
index 8641113690..43a56c9a92 100644
--- a/keyboards/xiudi/xd60/rev2/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/xiudi/xd60/rev2/config.h
@@ -31,10 +31,6 @@ along with this program. If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { D0, D1, D2, D3, D5 }
 #define MATRIX_COL_PINS { F0, F1, E6, C7, C6, B6, D4, B1, B7, B5, B4, D7, D6, B3 }
 
-/* Backlight Setup */
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN F5
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
-
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
diff --git a/keyboards/xiudi/xd60/rev2/info.json b/keyboards/xiudi/xd60/rev2/info.json
index 6d6d288d0c..1951e52dfe 100644
--- a/keyboards/xiudi/xd60/rev2/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/xiudi/xd60/rev2/info.json
@@ -4,6 +4,8 @@
         "pid": "0x6060"
     },
     "backlight": {
+        "pin": "F5",
+        "levels": 6,
         "on_state": 0
     },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
diff --git a/keyboards/xiudi/xd60/rev3/config.h b/keyboards/xiudi/xd60/rev3/config.h
index 05acd6cba2..617d77b1de 100644
--- a/keyboards/xiudi/xd60/rev3/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/xiudi/xd60/rev3/config.h
@@ -31,10 +31,6 @@ along with this program. If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { D0, D1, D2, D3, D5 }
 #define MATRIX_COL_PINS { F0, F1, E6, C7, C6, B6, D4, B1, B7, B5, B4, D7, D6, B3 }
 
-/* Backlight Setup */
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN F5
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
-
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
diff --git a/keyboards/xiudi/xd60/rev3/info.json b/keyboards/xiudi/xd60/rev3/info.json
index 85e6a5d3f4..1b03e6c6e3 100644
--- a/keyboards/xiudi/xd60/rev3/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/xiudi/xd60/rev3/info.json
@@ -4,6 +4,8 @@
         "pid": "0x6363"
     },
     "backlight": {
+        "pin": "F5",
+        "levels": 6,
         "on_state": 0
     },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
diff --git a/keyboards/xiudi/xd68/config.h b/keyboards/xiudi/xd68/config.h
index d1e69102e1..93181b668b 100644
--- a/keyboards/xiudi/xd68/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/xiudi/xd68/config.h
@@ -34,10 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN F5
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
 /* 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/xiudi/xd68/info.json b/keyboards/xiudi/xd68/info.json
index 5163e03127..8b1169474c 100644
--- a/keyboards/xiudi/xd68/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/xiudi/xd68/info.json
@@ -9,6 +9,9 @@
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
     "backlight": {
+        "pin": "F5",
+        "levels": 6,
+        "breathing": true,
         "on_state": 0
     },
     "indicators": {
diff --git a/keyboards/xiudi/xd75/config.h b/keyboards/xiudi/xd75/config.h
index b44c70e2c1..e4a2e0139e 100644
--- a/keyboards/xiudi/xd75/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/xiudi/xd75/config.h
@@ -34,9 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN F5
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 6
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN F6
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
 #    define RGBLED_NUM 6
diff --git a/keyboards/xiudi/xd75/info.json b/keyboards/xiudi/xd75/info.json
index 0c45316080..54b1dc718b 100644
--- a/keyboards/xiudi/xd75/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/xiudi/xd75/info.json
@@ -9,6 +9,8 @@
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
     "backlight": {
+        "pin": "F5",
+        "levels": 6,
         "on_state": 0
     },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
diff --git a/keyboards/xiudi/xd84/config.h b/keyboards/xiudi/xd84/config.h
index 6d1024d748..5908cc6d24 100644
--- a/keyboards/xiudi/xd84/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/xiudi/xd84/config.h
@@ -37,9 +37,6 @@
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL */
 //#define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B5
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 10
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN C7
 #define RGBLED_NUM 7
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHING
diff --git a/keyboards/xiudi/xd84/info.json b/keyboards/xiudi/xd84/info.json
index a4d40e4fcd..60fed56bce 100644
--- a/keyboards/xiudi/xd84/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/xiudi/xd84/info.json
@@ -9,6 +9,8 @@
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
     "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B5",
+        "levels": 10,
         "on_state": 0
     },
     "indicators": {
diff --git a/keyboards/xiudi/xd84pro/config.h b/keyboards/xiudi/xd84pro/config.h
index f9b059ef56..7390a6cd0a 100644
--- a/keyboards/xiudi/xd84pro/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/xiudi/xd84pro/config.h
@@ -42,9 +42,6 @@
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_TWINKLE
 #endif
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN F5
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 10
-
 /* 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/xiudi/xd84pro/info.json b/keyboards/xiudi/xd84pro/info.json
index 87f1549c57..88968b933f 100644
--- a/keyboards/xiudi/xd84pro/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/xiudi/xd84pro/info.json
@@ -9,6 +9,8 @@
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
     "backlight": {
+        "pin": "F5",
+        "levels": 10,
         "on_state": 0
     },
     "indicators": {
diff --git a/keyboards/xiudi/xd87/config.h b/keyboards/xiudi/xd87/config.h
index 80abf8b7ee..42a49372ce 100644
--- a/keyboards/xiudi/xd87/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/xiudi/xd87/config.h
@@ -36,8 +36,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN D0
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN B7
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHING
diff --git a/keyboards/xiudi/xd87/info.json b/keyboards/xiudi/xd87/info.json
index 6503d55bba..52d010ada5 100644
--- a/keyboards/xiudi/xd87/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/xiudi/xd87/info.json
@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@
     "device_version": "0.0.1"
   },
   "backlight": {
+    "pin": "D0",
     "on_state": 0
   },
   "indicators": {
diff --git a/keyboards/xiudi/xd96/config.h b/keyboards/xiudi/xd96/config.h
index 8e6c6601e7..5950630920 100644
--- a/keyboards/xiudi/xd96/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/xiudi/xd96/config.h
@@ -37,9 +37,6 @@
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL */
 //#define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B5
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 10
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN C7
 #define RGBLED_NUM 16
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHING
diff --git a/keyboards/xiudi/xd96/info.json b/keyboards/xiudi/xd96/info.json
index c8a62379b2..7d60236491 100644
--- a/keyboards/xiudi/xd96/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/xiudi/xd96/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
     "pid": "0x9696",
     "device_version": "0.0.1"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "B5",
+    "levels": 10
+  },
   "indicators": {
     "caps_lock": "B6",
     "num_lock": "C6",
diff --git a/keyboards/ydkb/chili/config.h b/keyboards/ydkb/chili/config.h
index d9a06c2e2c..a3fcde472f 100644
--- a/keyboards/ydkb/chili/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/ydkb/chili/config.h
@@ -29,9 +29,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
 /* Underlight configuration
  */
 #define RGB_DI_PIN B3
diff --git a/keyboards/ydkb/chili/info.json b/keyboards/ydkb/chili/info.json
index 78a64c44ea..1ef666e69f 100644
--- a/keyboards/ydkb/chili/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/ydkb/chili/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x0001",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "B2",
         "num_lock": "B1",
diff --git a/keyboards/ydkb/grape/config.h b/keyboards/ydkb/grape/config.h
index 515ca47546..0b71d91e84 100644
--- a/keyboards/ydkb/grape/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/ydkb/grape/config.h
@@ -24,9 +24,6 @@
 
 #define SN74X138_ADDRESS_PINS { D2, D1, D0 }
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
 #ifdef RGBLIGHT_ENABLE
 #define RGB_DI_PIN E6
 #define RGBLED_NUM 4
diff --git a/keyboards/ydkb/grape/info.json b/keyboards/ydkb/grape/info.json
index c9dbcb6136..1609ba2721 100644
--- a/keyboards/ydkb/grape/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/ydkb/grape/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x6772",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "F0",
         "num_lock": "F1",
diff --git a/keyboards/ymdk/bface/config.h b/keyboards/ymdk/bface/config.h
index 0b4652da0e..9314f26bea 100644
--- a/keyboards/ymdk/bface/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/ymdk/bface/config.h
@@ -23,9 +23,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN       D4
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS    6
-
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHING
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_RAINBOW_MOOD
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_RAINBOW_SWIRL
diff --git a/keyboards/ymdk/bface/info.json b/keyboards/ymdk/bface/info.json
index 0547091c2a..641fe31543 100644
--- a/keyboards/ymdk/bface/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/ymdk/bface/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
     "pid": "0x4266",
     "device_version": "2.0.0"
   },
+  "backlight": {
+    "pin": "D4",
+    "levels": 6
+  },
   "indicators": {
     "caps_lock": "D1"
   },
diff --git a/keyboards/ymdk/melody96/config.h b/keyboards/ymdk/melody96/config.h
index 2a9a53dcab..1420387adb 100644
--- a/keyboards/ymdk/melody96/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/ymdk/melody96/config.h
@@ -8,11 +8,6 @@
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION ROW2COL
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-#ifdef BACKLIGHT_PIN
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
-#endif
-
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
 
diff --git a/keyboards/ymdk/melody96/info.json b/keyboards/ymdk/melody96/info.json
index 93c64be2cd..074e6c0485 100644
--- a/keyboards/ymdk/melody96/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/ymdk/melody96/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x4D96",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B6",
+        "levels": 5
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "C7",
         "num_lock": "C6",
diff --git a/keyboards/ymdk/np21/config.h b/keyboards/ymdk/np21/config.h
index 631f9d5c0e..ce2e688bd7 100644
--- a/keyboards/ymdk/np21/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/ymdk/np21/config.h
@@ -34,10 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN D4
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 12
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
 #define RGBLED_NUM 5
 //#define RGBLIGHT_HUE_STEP 8
 //#define RGBLIGHT_SAT_STEP 8
diff --git a/keyboards/ymdk/np21/info.json b/keyboards/ymdk/np21/info.json
index 31dc02f0cd..9d1e375cd9 100644
--- a/keyboards/ymdk/np21/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/ymdk/np21/info.json
@@ -7,6 +7,11 @@
         "pid": "0x5021",
         "device_version": "2.0.0"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "D4",
+        "levels": 12,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "num_lock": "D0"
     },
diff --git a/keyboards/ymdk/np24/u4rgb6/config.h b/keyboards/ymdk/np24/u4rgb6/config.h
index ab5642d682..0524cfd563 100644
--- a/keyboards/ymdk/np24/u4rgb6/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/ymdk/np24/u4rgb6/config.h
@@ -23,11 +23,6 @@
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION ROW2COL
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#ifdef BACKLIGHT_PIN
-# define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 31
-#endif
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN E2
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
 # define RGBLED_NUM 6
diff --git a/keyboards/ymdk/np24/u4rgb6/info.json b/keyboards/ymdk/np24/u4rgb6/info.json
index 1d5ff5dbd7..dd4b532538 100644
--- a/keyboards/ymdk/np24/u4rgb6/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/ymdk/np24/u4rgb6/info.json
@@ -7,6 +7,10 @@
         "pid": "0x5024",
         "device_version": "4.0.6"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "levels": 31
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "num_lock": "C6",
         "on_state": 0
diff --git a/keyboards/ymdk/wings/config.h b/keyboards/ymdk/wings/config.h
index 757f474490..3b21cea4a6 100644
--- a/keyboards/ymdk/wings/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/ymdk/wings/config.h
@@ -32,9 +32,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION ROW2COL
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN E2
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
 #define RGBLED_NUM 14
diff --git a/keyboards/ymdk/wings/info.json b/keyboards/ymdk/wings/info.json
index 80e0c580a3..92f019bacb 100644
--- a/keyboards/ymdk/wings/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/ymdk/wings/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x2975",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B6",
+        "levels": 5
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "C7",
         "on_state": 0
diff --git a/keyboards/ymdk/wingshs/config.h b/keyboards/ymdk/wingshs/config.h
index 3b1e7f3182..055c93b327 100644
--- a/keyboards/ymdk/wingshs/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/ymdk/wingshs/config.h
@@ -30,9 +30,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL*/
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION ROW2COL
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN E2
 #ifdef RGB_DI_PIN
 #define RGBLED_NUM 80
diff --git a/keyboards/ymdk/wingshs/info.json b/keyboards/ymdk/wingshs/info.json
index e451d10d4d..8e72d4093a 100644
--- a/keyboards/ymdk/wingshs/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/ymdk/wingshs/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x4975",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B6",
+        "levels": 5
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "C7",
         "on_state": 0
diff --git a/keyboards/ymdk/yd60mq/config.h b/keyboards/ymdk/yd60mq/config.h
index 602144f294..82d7484aa8 100644
--- a/keyboards/ymdk/yd60mq/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/ymdk/yd60mq/config.h
@@ -8,11 +8,6 @@
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#ifdef BACKLIGHT_PIN
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
-#endif
-
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
 
diff --git a/keyboards/ymdk/yd60mq/info.json b/keyboards/ymdk/yd60mq/info.json
index 2d3777414e..84b42905c7 100644
--- a/keyboards/ymdk/yd60mq/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/ymdk/yd60mq/info.json
@@ -7,6 +7,10 @@
         "vid": "0x594D",
         "pid": "0x604D"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "levels": 5
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "community_layouts": ["60_ansi", "60_ansi_split_bs_rshift", "60_ansi_tsangan", "60_hhkb", "60_iso", "60_iso_split_bs_rshift", "60_iso_tsangan"],
diff --git a/keyboards/ymdk/ym68/config.h b/keyboards/ymdk/ym68/config.h
index 7716529d54..d07a8917df 100644
--- a/keyboards/ymdk/ym68/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/ymdk/ym68/config.h
@@ -32,10 +32,6 @@
 
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION ROW2COL
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN E2
 #if defined(RGBLIGHT_ENABLE)
     #define RGBLED_NUM 20
diff --git a/keyboards/ymdk/ym68/info.json b/keyboards/ymdk/ym68/info.json
index 5074716cf3..5d4d3913f8 100644
--- a/keyboards/ymdk/ym68/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/ymdk/ym68/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0xD896",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B6",
+        "levels": 5,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/ymdk/ymd21/v2/config.h b/keyboards/ymdk/ymd21/v2/config.h
index 494a299296..36cbd93891 100644
--- a/keyboards/ymdk/ymd21/v2/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/ymdk/ymd21/v2/config.h
@@ -32,9 +32,6 @@
 
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION ROW2COL
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN E2
 #if defined(RGBLIGHT_ENABLE)
     #define RGBLED_NUM 8
diff --git a/keyboards/ymdk/ymd21/v2/info.json b/keyboards/ymdk/ymd21/v2/info.json
index b5729091f6..84badccc5a 100644
--- a/keyboards/ymdk/ymd21/v2/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/ymdk/ymd21/v2/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x0110",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "community_layouts": ["ortho_6x4"],
diff --git a/keyboards/ymdk/ymd40/v2/config.h b/keyboards/ymdk/ymd40/v2/config.h
index 3304be6aac..21a027eab4 100644
--- a/keyboards/ymdk/ymd40/v2/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/ymdk/ymd40/v2/config.h
@@ -32,9 +32,6 @@
 
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
 #if defined(RGBLIGHT_ENABLE)
     #define RGB_DI_PIN E2
     #define RGBLED_NUM 8
diff --git a/keyboards/ymdk/ymd40/v2/info.json b/keyboards/ymdk/ymd40/v2/info.json
index 55681cb2f0..375f8c8480 100644
--- a/keyboards/ymdk/ymd40/v2/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/ymdk/ymd40/v2/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x4440",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "community_layouts": ["ortho_4x12"],
diff --git a/keyboards/ymdk/ymd67/config.h b/keyboards/ymdk/ymd67/config.h
index ee4bedbaaa..90f4ffed24 100644
--- a/keyboards/ymdk/ymd67/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/ymdk/ymd67/config.h
@@ -8,11 +8,6 @@
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B7
-#ifdef BACKLIGHT_PIN
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
-#endif
-
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
 
diff --git a/keyboards/ymdk/ymd67/info.json b/keyboards/ymdk/ymd67/info.json
index 39a823c830..f66e1533dd 100644
--- a/keyboards/ymdk/ymd67/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/ymdk/ymd67/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0x6060",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B7",
+        "levels": 5
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "layouts": {
diff --git a/keyboards/ymdk/ymd75/config.h b/keyboards/ymdk/ymd75/config.h
index d384ae2479..5807ae4d8d 100644
--- a/keyboards/ymdk/ymd75/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/ymdk/ymd75/config.h
@@ -19,9 +19,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
 #pragma once
 
-
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 12
-
 #define RGB_DI_PIN E2
 #define RGBLED_NUM 16
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHING
diff --git a/keyboards/ymdk/ymd75/rev1/config.h b/keyboards/ymdk/ymd75/rev1/config.h
index 967bb1b226..d46c3bc010 100644
--- a/keyboards/ymdk/ymd75/rev1/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/ymdk/ymd75/rev1/config.h
@@ -21,5 +21,4 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { B0, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7 }
 #define MATRIX_COL_PINS { A0, A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, C7, C6, C5, C4, C3, C2, D7 }
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN D4
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
diff --git a/keyboards/ymdk/ymd75/rev1/info.json b/keyboards/ymdk/ymd75/rev1/info.json
index 6dee7f2d94..967dd3de95 100644
--- a/keyboards/ymdk/ymd75/rev1/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/ymdk/ymd75/rev1/info.json
@@ -2,6 +2,10 @@
     "usb": {
         "device_version": "1.0.0"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "D4",
+        "levels": 12
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "D1"
     },
diff --git a/keyboards/ymdk/ymd75/rev2/config.h b/keyboards/ymdk/ymd75/rev2/config.h
index 04db2b13a6..83e075b290 100644
--- a/keyboards/ymdk/ymd75/rev2/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/ymdk/ymd75/rev2/config.h
@@ -2,5 +2,4 @@
 
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { B7, B6, B5, B4, B3, B0 }
 #define MATRIX_COL_PINS { A0, A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, C7, C6, C5, C4, C3, C2, D7 }
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN D4
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
diff --git a/keyboards/ymdk/ymd75/rev2/info.json b/keyboards/ymdk/ymd75/rev2/info.json
index be7df2e5a7..56435d5b27 100644
--- a/keyboards/ymdk/ymd75/rev2/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/ymdk/ymd75/rev2/info.json
@@ -2,6 +2,10 @@
     "usb": {
         "device_version": "2.0.0"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "D4",
+        "levels": 12
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "D1"
     },
diff --git a/keyboards/ymdk/ymd75/rev3/config.h b/keyboards/ymdk/ymd75/rev3/config.h
index 87053214b4..e3a31b5116 100644
--- a/keyboards/ymdk/ymd75/rev3/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/ymdk/ymd75/rev3/config.h
@@ -2,6 +2,5 @@
 
 #define MATRIX_ROW_PINS { B7, B3, B2, B1, B0, E6, F0, F1, F4, F5, F6, F7 }
 #define MATRIX_COL_PINS { D0, D1, D2, D3, D5, D4, D6, D7, B4 }
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6 // change the backlight pin that has since changed in Rev 3
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION ROW2COL
 #define RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_KNIGHT_OFFSET 4
diff --git a/keyboards/ymdk/ymd75/rev3/info.json b/keyboards/ymdk/ymd75/rev3/info.json
index 850cf51f56..ce0db873cf 100644
--- a/keyboards/ymdk/ymd75/rev3/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/ymdk/ymd75/rev3/info.json
@@ -2,6 +2,10 @@
     "usb": {
         "device_version": "3.0.0"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B6",
+        "levels": 12
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "C7"
     },
diff --git a/keyboards/ymdk/ymd96/config.h b/keyboards/ymdk/ymd96/config.h
index 384acfd8cf..f4fc0a99c3 100644
--- a/keyboards/ymdk/ymd96/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/ymdk/ymd96/config.h
@@ -25,10 +25,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN D4
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 12
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
 #define TAPPING_TOGGLE 3
 
 #define USB_MAX_POWER_CONSUMPTION 100
diff --git a/keyboards/ymdk/ymd96/info.json b/keyboards/ymdk/ymd96/info.json
index ebf56d2ee5..7541e62019 100644
--- a/keyboards/ymdk/ymd96/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/ymdk/ymd96/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         "pid": "0x422D",
         "device_version": "2.0.0"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "D4",
+        "levels": 12,
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "D1",
         "num_lock": "D0",
diff --git a/keyboards/zj68/config.h b/keyboards/zj68/config.h
index 5681360dd7..efbdb02f81 100644
--- a/keyboards/zj68/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/zj68/config.h
@@ -25,11 +25,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW or ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION ROW2COL
 
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN B6
-#ifdef BACKLIGHT_PIN
-#define BACKLIGHT_LEVELS 5
-#endif
-
 /* Mechanical locking support. Use KC_LCAP, KC_LNUM or KC_LSCR instead in keymap */
 #define LOCKING_SUPPORT_ENABLE
 
diff --git a/keyboards/zj68/info.json b/keyboards/zj68/info.json
index 7da059cbc4..0c902f2468 100644
--- a/keyboards/zj68/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/zj68/info.json
@@ -7,6 +7,10 @@
         "pid": "0x6060",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight": {
+        "pin": "B6",
+        "levels": 5
+    },
     "processor": "atmega32u4",
     "bootloader": "atmel-dfu",
     "community_layouts": ["65_ansi"],
diff --git a/keyboards/zoo/wampus/config.h b/keyboards/zoo/wampus/config.h
index 2d1876d178..739358f693 100644
--- a/keyboards/zoo/wampus/config.h
+++ b/keyboards/zoo/wampus/config.h
@@ -34,10 +34,6 @@ along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 /* COL2ROW, ROW2COL */
 #define DIODE_DIRECTION COL2ROW
 
-// In-switch LED defines
-#define BACKLIGHT_PIN           A6
-#define BACKLIGHT_BREATHING
-
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_DRIVER    PWMD3
 #define BACKLIGHT_PWM_CHANNEL 1
 #define BACKLIGHT_PAL_MODE      1
diff --git a/keyboards/zoo/wampus/info.json b/keyboards/zoo/wampus/info.json
index 4c1a36c4f4..74bf17b603 100644
--- a/keyboards/zoo/wampus/info.json
+++ b/keyboards/zoo/wampus/info.json
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@
         "pid": "0xE600",
         "device_version": "0.0.1"
     },
+    "backlight":  {
+        "pin": "A6",
+        "breathing": true
+    },
     "indicators": {
         "caps_lock": "B8",
         "num_lock": "B0",