diff --git a/apps/hrm/ChangeLog b/apps/hrm/ChangeLog
index 4a01008ac..e559adfb6 100644
--- a/apps/hrm/ChangeLog
+++ b/apps/hrm/ChangeLog
@@ -5,3 +5,4 @@
 0.05: Tweaks for 'HRM-raw' handling
 0.06: Add widgets
 0.07: Update scaling for new firmware
+0.08: Don't force backlight on/watch unlocked on Bangle 2
diff --git a/apps/hrm/heartrate.js b/apps/hrm/heartrate.js
index 2e6a34985..305f0e1bc 100644
--- a/apps/hrm/heartrate.js
+++ b/apps/hrm/heartrate.js
@@ -1,5 +1,8 @@
-Bangle.setLCDPower(1);
-Bangle.setLCDTimeout(0);
+if (process.env.HWVERSION == 1) {
+  Bangle.setLCDPower(1);
+  Bangle.setLCDTimeout(0);
+}
+
 Bangle.setHRMPower(1);
 var hrmInfo, hrmOffset = 0;
 var hrmInterval;
diff --git a/apps/hrm/metadata.json b/apps/hrm/metadata.json
index 027e75d67..3e94c163c 100644
--- a/apps/hrm/metadata.json
+++ b/apps/hrm/metadata.json
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 {
   "id": "hrm",
   "name": "Heart Rate Monitor",
-  "version": "0.07",
+  "version": "0.08",
   "description": "Measure your heart rate and see live sensor data",
   "icon": "heartrate.png",
   "tags": "health",