diff --git a/docs/custom_quantum_functions.md b/docs/custom_quantum_functions.md
index 6d741b6cb2..9a1c486dfd 100644
--- a/docs/custom_quantum_functions.md
+++ b/docs/custom_quantum_functions.md
@@ -135,9 +135,11 @@ void led_set_user(uint8_t usb_led) {
 * Keyboard/Revision: `void led_set_kb(uint8_t usb_led)`
 * Keymap: `void led_set_user(uint8_t usb_led)`
 
+
 # Matrix Initialization Code
 
-Before a keyboard can be used the hardware must be initialized. QMK handles initialization of the keyboard matrix itself, but if you have other hardware like LED's or i²c controllers you will need to set up that hardware before it can be used.
+Before a keyboard can be used the hardware must be initialized. QMK handles initialization of the keyboard matrix itself, but if you have other hardware like LED's or i²c controllers you will need to set up that hardware before it can be used.  
+
 
 ### Example `matrix_init_user()` Implementation
 
@@ -177,9 +179,38 @@ This function gets called at every matrix scan, which is basically as often as t
 You should use this function if you need custom matrix scanning code. It can also be used for custom status output (such as LED's or a display) or other functionality that you want to trigger regularly even when the user isn't typing.
 
 
+# Keyboard Idling/Wake Code
+
+If the board supports it, it can be "idled", by stopping a number of functions.  A good example of this is RGB lights or backlights.   This can save on power consumption, or may be better behavior for your keyboard.  
+
+This is controlled by two functions: `suspend_power_down_*` and `suspend_wakeup_init_*`, which are called when the system is board is idled and when it wakes up, respectively. 
+
+
+### Example suspend_power_down_user() and suspend_wakeup_init_user() Implementation
+
+This example, at the keyboard level, sets up B1, B2, and B3 as LED pins.
+
+```
+void suspend_power_down_user(void)
+{
+    rgb_matrix_set_suspend_state(true);
+}
+
+void suspend_wakeup_init_user(void)
+{
+    rgb_matrix_set_suspend_state(false);
+}
+
+```
+
+### `keyboard_init_*` Function Documentation
+
+* Keyboard/Revision: `void suspend_power_down_kb(void)` and `void suspend_wakeup_init_user(void)`
+* Keymap: `void suspend_power_down_kb(void)` and `void suspend_wakeup_init_user(void)`
+
 # Layer Change Code
 
-Thir runs code every time that the layers get changed.  This can be useful for layer indication, or custom layer handling. 
+This runs code every time that the layers get changed.  This can be useful for layer indication, or custom layer handling. 
 
 ### Example `layer_state_set_*` Implementation
 
diff --git a/tmk_core/common/avr/suspend.c b/tmk_core/common/avr/suspend.c
index 3aa3d12474..dfa1af273c 100644
--- a/tmk_core/common/avr/suspend.c
+++ b/tmk_core/common/avr/suspend.c
@@ -72,6 +72,21 @@ void suspend_idle(uint8_t time)
  */
 static uint8_t wdt_timeout = 0;
 
+/** \brief Run keyboard level Power down
+ *
+ * FIXME: needs doc
+ */
+__attribute__ ((weak))
+void suspend_power_down_user (void) { }
+/** \brief Run keyboard level Power down
+ *
+ * FIXME: needs doc
+ */
+__attribute__ ((weak))
+void suspend_power_down_kb(void) {
+  suspend_power_down_user();
+}
+
 /** \brief Power down
  *
  * FIXME: needs doc
@@ -103,6 +118,8 @@ static void power_down(uint8_t wdto)
 #endif
   rgblight_disable_noeeprom();
 #endif
+  suspend_power_down_kb();
+
     // TODO: more power saving
     // See PicoPower application note
     // - I/O port input with pullup
@@ -144,6 +161,21 @@ bool suspend_wakeup_condition(void)
      return false;
 }
 
+/** \brief run user level code immediately after wakeup
+ *
+ * FIXME: needs doc
+ */
+__attribute__ ((weak))
+void suspend_wakeup_init_user(void) { }
+
+/** \brief run keyboard level code immediately after wakeup
+ *
+ * FIXME: needs doc
+ */
+__attribute__ ((weak))
+void suspend_wakeup_init_kb(void) {
+  suspend_wakeup_init_user();
+}
 /** \brief run immediately after wakeup
  *
  * FIXME: needs doc
@@ -162,6 +194,7 @@ void suspend_wakeup_init(void)
   rgblight_timer_enable();
 #endif
 #endif
+  suspend_wakeup_init_kb();
 }
 
 #ifndef NO_SUSPEND_POWER_DOWN
diff --git a/tmk_core/common/chibios/suspend.c b/tmk_core/common/chibios/suspend.c
index 32ef773e2e..4a119ccefe 100644
--- a/tmk_core/common/chibios/suspend.c
+++ b/tmk_core/common/chibios/suspend.c
@@ -21,6 +21,21 @@ void suspend_idle(uint8_t time) {
 	wait_ms(time);
 }
 
+/** \brief Run keyboard level Power down
+ *
+ * FIXME: needs doc
+ */
+__attribute__ ((weak))
+void suspend_power_down_user (void) { }
+/** \brief Run keyboard level Power down
+ *
+ * FIXME: needs doc
+ */
+__attribute__ ((weak))
+void suspend_power_down_kb(void) {
+  suspend_power_down_user();
+}
+
 /** \brief suspend power down
  *
  * FIXME: needs doc
@@ -30,6 +45,7 @@ void suspend_power_down(void) {
 	// shouldn't power down TPM/FTM if we want a breathing LED
 	// also shouldn't power down USB
 
+  suspend_power_down_kb();
 	// on AVR, this enables the watchdog for 15ms (max), and goes to
 	// SLEEP_MODE_PWR_DOWN
 
@@ -53,6 +69,22 @@ bool suspend_wakeup_condition(void)
     return false;
 }
 
+/** \brief run user level code immediately after wakeup
+ *
+ * FIXME: needs doc
+ */
+__attribute__ ((weak))
+void suspend_wakeup_init_user(void) { }
+
+/** \brief run keyboard level code immediately after wakeup
+ *
+ * FIXME: needs doc
+ */
+__attribute__ ((weak))
+void suspend_wakeup_init_kb(void) {
+  suspend_power_down_user();
+}
+
 /** \brief suspend wakeup condition
  *
  * run immediately after wakeup
@@ -79,4 +111,5 @@ void suspend_wakeup_init(void)
 #ifdef BACKLIGHT_ENABLE
     backlight_init();
 #endif /* BACKLIGHT_ENABLE */
+  suspend_wakeup_init_kb();
 }
diff --git a/tmk_core/common/suspend.h b/tmk_core/common/suspend.h
index 80617a8244..c3e4447085 100644
--- a/tmk_core/common/suspend.h
+++ b/tmk_core/common/suspend.h
@@ -10,4 +10,9 @@ void suspend_power_down(void);
 bool suspend_wakeup_condition(void);
 void suspend_wakeup_init(void);
 
+void suspend_wakeup_init_user(void);
+void suspend_wakeup_init_kb(void);
+void suspend_power_down_user (void);
+void suspend_power_down_kb(void);
+
 #endif