diff --git a/sbapp/plyer/platforms/android/light.py b/sbapp/plyer/platforms/android/light.py
index 13dd394..6e74b13 100644
--- a/sbapp/plyer/platforms/android/light.py
+++ b/sbapp/plyer/platforms/android/light.py
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ class AndroidLight(Light):
     listener = None
 
     def _get_illumination(self):
-        if self.listener and self.listener.value:
+        if self.listener and self.listener.value != None:
             light = self.listener.value
             return light