diff --git a/esphome/esp-bedside-panel.yaml b/esphome/esp-bedside-panel.yaml
index 2cab7c3..d0e7b91 100644
--- a/esphome/esp-bedside-panel.yaml
+++ b/esphome/esp-bedside-panel.yaml
@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@
 # https://home.fox.co.nz/gitea/zorruno/zorruno-homeassistant/src/branch/master/esphome/esp-bedside-panel.yaml
 #:########################################################################################:#
 # VERSIONS:
+# V0.8j 2026-07-16 Added delayed Home Assistant state synchronisation for button highlighting at startup
 # V0.8i 2026-07-16 Moved Clock date upward, added missing value glyphs and increased Clock to 190px
 # V0.8h 2026-07-16 Updated local environment entities and added Moon / Outdoor readings
 # V0.8g 2026-07-16 Added working Climate mode buttons and retained lightweight placeholders
@@ -76,12 +77,12 @@ substitutions:
   # Device Naming
   device_name: "esp-bedside-panel"
   friendly_name: "ESP Bedside Panel"
-  description_comment: "Guition JC1060P470C_I_W_Y ESP32-P4 bedside clock and Home Assistant control panel. Larger 24-hour clock with corrected environment symbols. (Layout V1.1)"
+  description_comment: "Guition JC1060P470C_I_W_Y ESP32-P4 bedside clock and Home Assistant control panel. Startup state synchronisation for LVGL button highlighting. (Layout V1.1)"
   device_area: "Bedroom"
 
   # Project Naming
   project_name: "Guition.JC1060P470C_I_W_Y"
-  project_version: "v0.8i"
+  project_version: "v0.8j"
 
   # Passwords & Secrets
   api_key: !secret esp-api_key
@@ -265,6 +266,10 @@ api:
           text: "HA connected"
           text_color: 0x65D483
 
+      # HA may deliver imported entity states before all LVGL widgets are ready.
+      # Run a delayed two-pass refresh so startup colours always match HA.
+      - script.execute: startup_button_state_sync
+
   on_client_disconnected:
     then:
       - logger.log:
@@ -649,6 +654,106 @@ binary_sensor:
                 ? std::string("Quiet Time active")
                 : std::string("");
 
+#:########################################################################################:#
+# SCRIPTS:
+# Refresh all state-dependent LVGL button colours
+#:########################################################################################:#
+script:
+  # Immediate refresh using the latest imported Home Assistant states.
+  - id: refresh_button_states
+    mode: restart
+    then:
+      - lvgl.widget.update:
+          id: north_lights_button
+          bg_color: !lambda |-
+            return id(ha_north_lights).state
+              ? lv_color_hex(0xB88918)
+              : lv_color_hex(0x28313D);
+
+      - lvgl.widget.update:
+          id: south_lights_button
+          bg_color: !lambda |-
+            return id(ha_south_lights).state
+              ? lv_color_hex(0xB88918)
+              : lv_color_hex(0x28313D);
+
+      - lvgl.widget.update:
+          id: bedside_lamp_button
+          bg_color: !lambda |-
+            return id(ha_bedside_lamp).state
+              ? lv_color_hex(0xB88918)
+              : lv_color_hex(0x28313D);
+
+      - lvgl.widget.update:
+          id: hall_floor_button
+          bg_color: !lambda |-
+            return id(ha_hall_floor).state
+              ? lv_color_hex(0x92702D)
+              : lv_color_hex(0x28313D);
+
+      - lvgl.widget.update:
+          id: hall_lights_button
+          bg_color: !lambda |-
+            return id(ha_hall_lights).state
+              ? lv_color_hex(0xB88918)
+              : lv_color_hex(0x28313D);
+
+      - lvgl.widget.update:
+          id: bathroom_lights_button
+          bg_color: !lambda |-
+            return id(ha_bathroom_lights).state
+              ? lv_color_hex(0xB88918)
+              : lv_color_hex(0x28313D);
+
+      - lvgl.widget.update:
+          id: patio_lights_button
+          bg_color: !lambda |-
+            return id(ha_patio_lights).state
+              ? lv_color_hex(0xA87500)
+              : lv_color_hex(0x28313D);
+
+      - lvgl.widget.update:
+          id: garage_lights_button
+          bg_color: !lambda |-
+            if (id(ha_garage_door).state) {
+              return lv_color_hex(0xC25B13);
+            }
+
+            return id(ha_garage_lights).state
+              ? lv_color_hex(0xB88918)
+              : lv_color_hex(0x28313D);
+
+      - lvgl.widget.update:
+          id: bathroom_fan_button
+          bg_color: !lambda |-
+            return id(ha_bathroom_fan).state
+              ? lv_color_hex(0x1668A8)
+              : lv_color_hex(0x28313D);
+
+      - lvgl.widget.update:
+          id: bedtime_button
+          bg_color: !lambda |-
+            return id(ha_quiet_time).state
+              ? lv_color_hex(0x705295)
+              : lv_color_hex(0x3B3048);
+
+      - lvgl.label.update:
+          id: clock_status_label
+          text: !lambda |-
+            return id(ha_quiet_time).state
+              ? std::string("Quiet Time active")
+              : std::string("");
+
+  # Two passes allow time for LVGL creation and Home Assistant state delivery.
+  - id: startup_button_state_sync
+    mode: restart
+    then:
+      - delay: 1500ms
+      - script.execute: refresh_button_states
+
+      - delay: 3500ms
+      - script.execute: refresh_button_states
+
 #:########################################################################################:#
 # INTERVAL:
 # Update minute-resolution clock values locally