diff --git a/arch-config/.config/sway/config b/arch-config/.config/sway/config
index fdfad25d..8a675082 100644
--- a/arch-config/.config/sway/config
+++ b/arch-config/.config/sway/config
@@ -63,10 +63,12 @@ output * bg ~/.cache/betterlockscreen/current/wall_dim.png fill
 # your displays after another 300 seconds, and turn your screens back on when
 # resumed. It will also lock your screen before your computer goes to sleep.
 
+# -c 000000 sets the color in RGB
+# use -i to set an image
 exec swayidle -w \
-    timeout 20 'swaylock -f -c 000000' \
+    timeout 20 'swaylock -f -e -c 000000' \
     timeout 40 'swaymsg "output * power off"' resume 'swaymsg "output * power on"' \
-    before-sleep 'swaylock -f -c 000000'
+    before-sleep 'swaylock -f -e -c 000000'
 
 ### Input configuration
 #