diff --git a/esphome/esp-bedside-panel.yaml b/esphome/esp-bedside-panel.yaml
index b11298b..8d71444 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:
+# V0.3 2026-07-14 Added backlight control and first MIPI display text test
 # V0.2 2026-07-14 Added ESP32 hosted WiFi via ESP32-C6 co-processor
 # V0.1 2026-07-14 Initial ESPHome bring-up for Guition JC1060P470C_I_W_Y ESP32-P4 panel
 #:########################################################################################:#
@@ -25,21 +26,19 @@
 # - Touch I2C appears to be GPIO7 SDA / GPIO8 SCL in community examples
 #:########################################################################################:#
 # OPERATION NOTES:
-# - This is still a first-stage ESPHome bring-up file.
 # - Flash this to the ESP32-P4 side of the board.
 # - This version is intended to confirm:
 #   - ESPHome compile
-#   - USB flashing
+#   - USB/OTA flashing
 #   - Serial logging
 #   - WiFi connection via ESP32-C6 hosted co-processor
 #   - Home Assistant API connection
-#   - OTA becomes available after first successful network connection
+#   - Backlight entity appears in Home Assistant
+#   - Display lights and shows simple test text
 # - This version intentionally does not yet configure:
 #   - Ethernet
-#   - Display
 #   - Touchscreen
 #   - LVGL
-#   - Backlight
 #   - Ambient light sensor
 #   - RTC
 #   - Camera
@@ -47,7 +46,7 @@
 # OFFLINE NOTES:
 # - This version has no local control logic yet.
 # - This version does not require Home Assistant to boot.
-# - Serial logs are the main proof-of-life test if WiFi does not connect.
+# - Display test should run locally once the device boots.
 # - Home Assistant API will connect only once hosted WiFi is working.
 #:########################################################################################:#
 
@@ -60,12 +59,12 @@ substitutions:
   # Device Naming
   device_name: "esp-bedside-panel"
   friendly_name: "ESP Bedside Panel"
-  description_comment: "Guition JC1060P470C_I_W_Y ESP32-P4 7 inch bedside control panel. Initial ESPHome WiFi bring-up. (Layout V1.1)"
+  description_comment: "Guition JC1060P470C_I_W_Y ESP32-P4 7 inch bedside control panel. Backlight and display test. (Layout V1.1)"
   device_area: "Bedroom" # Allows ESP device to be automatically linked to an 'Area' in Home Assistant.
 
   # Project Naming
   project_name: "Guition.JC1060P470C_I_W_Y" # Project Details
-  project_version: "v0.2"  # Project V denotes release of yaml file, allowing checking of deployed vs latest version
+  project_version: "v0.3"  # Project V denotes release of yaml file, allowing checking of deployed vs latest version
 
   # Passwords & Secrets
   api_key: !secret esp-api_key # unfortunately you can't use substitutions inside secrets names
@@ -75,6 +74,11 @@ substitutions:
   log_level: "INFO" # Define logging level: NONE, ERROR, WARN, INFO, DEBUG (Default), VERBOSE, VERY_VERBOSE
   update_interval: "60s" # update time for general sensors etc
 
+  # Display Settings
+  display_width: "1024"
+  display_height: "600"
+  display_rotation: "90"
+
 #:########################################################################################:#
 # PACKAGES:
 # Included Common Packages
@@ -108,7 +112,7 @@ packages:
 
   #### WEB PORTAL ####
   # NOTE:
-  # Leave disabled until WiFi/API are confirmed.
+  # Leave disabled until WiFi/API/display are confirmed.
   #common_webportal: !include common/webportal_common_nopass.yaml
 
   #### SNTP (Only use if you want/need accurate timeclocks) ####
@@ -118,7 +122,7 @@ packages:
 
   #### DIAGNOSTICS Sensors ####
   # NOTE:
-  # Keep common diagnostic packages disabled until first WiFi/API connection works.
+  # Keep common diagnostic packages disabled until first display test is confirmed.
   #diag_basic: !include common/include_basic_diag_sensors.yaml
   #diag_more: !include common/include_more_diag_sensors.yaml
   #diag_debug: !include common/include_debug_diag_sensors.yaml
@@ -225,6 +229,60 @@ time:
   - platform: homeassistant
     id: ha_time
 
+#:########################################################################################:#
+# OUTPUT:
+# https://esphome.io/components/output/ledc.html
+#:########################################################################################:#
+output:
+  - platform: ledc
+    pin: 23
+    id: backlight_output
+    frequency: 1220Hz
+
+#:########################################################################################:#
+# LIGHT:
+# https://esphome.io/components/light/monochromatic.html
+#:########################################################################################:#
+light:
+  - platform: monochromatic
+    output: backlight_output
+    name: "${friendly_name} Backlight"
+    id: display_backlight
+    restore_mode: ALWAYS_ON
+    default_transition_length: 0s
+
+#:########################################################################################:#
+# DISPLAY:
+# https://esphome.io/components/display/mipi_dsi.html
+#:########################################################################################:#
+display:
+  - platform: mipi_dsi
+    model: JC1060P470
+    id: main_display
+    rotation: ${display_rotation}
+    dimensions:
+      width: ${display_width}
+      height: ${display_height}
+    update_interval: 1s
+    lambda: |-
+      it.fill(Color::BLACK);
+      it.printf(300, 210, id(font_large), Color::WHITE, "ESPHome OK");
+      it.printf(300, 280, id(font_small), Color::WHITE, "JC1060P470C_I_W_Y");
+      it.printf(300, 330, id(font_small), Color::WHITE, "WiFi + Display Test");
+
+#:########################################################################################:#
+# FONTS:
+# https://esphome.io/components/font.html
+#:########################################################################################:#
+font:
+  - file: "gfonts://Roboto"
+    id: font_large
+    size: 48
+
+  - file: "gfonts://Roboto"
+    id: font_small
+    size: 28
+
 #:########################################################################################:#
 # SENSORS:
 # https://esphome.io/components/sensor/