diff --git a/adafruit_macropad.py b/adafruit_macropad.py
index 04ddf45..2843374 100755
--- a/adafruit_macropad.py
+++ b/adafruit_macropad.py
@@ -911,6 +911,18 @@ def __getitem__(self, index):
     def __repr__(self):
         return self._pixels.__repr__()
 
+    @property
+    def auto_write(self):
+        """
+        True if the neopixels should immediately change when set. If False, ``show`` must be
+        called explicitly.
+        """
+        return self._pixels.auto_write
+
+    @auto_write.setter
+    def auto_write(self, value):
+        self._pixels.auto_write = value
+
     @property
     def brightness(self):
         """Overall brightness of the pixel (0 to 1.0)."""