diff --git a/platformio.ini b/platformio.ini
index 1adfd429..603fc5f3 100644
--- a/platformio.ini
+++ b/platformio.ini
@@ -247,8 +247,8 @@ upload_speed = 115200
 # ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 lib_compat_mode = strict
 lib_deps =
-    fastled/FastLED @ 3.6.0
-    ;; fastled/FastLED @ 3.7.1
+    ;;fastled/FastLED @ 3.6.0 ;; default from upstream WLED
+    fastled/FastLED @ 3.7.1   ;; needed to prevent compiler errors when using newer framework versions
     ;; https://github.com/softhack007/FastLED.git#ESP32-C6 ;; patched version needed for -C6
     IRremoteESP8266 @ 2.8.2
     ;;makuna/NeoPixelBus @ 2.7.5 ;; WLEDMM will be added in board specific sections