diff --git a/kmk/led.py b/kmk/led.py
index 4d0e14c..9921ad1 100644
--- a/kmk/led.py
+++ b/kmk/led.py
@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ class led:
         self.animation_mode = const(config['animation_mode'])
         self.animation_speed = const(config['animation_speed'])
         self.breathe_center = const(config['breathe_center'])
-        if config['user_animation']:
+        if config.get('user_animation'):
             self.user_animation = config['user_animation']
 
     def __repr__(self):